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Internet voting: Why can’t I vote online?

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  • Duration: 1 min
  • Publication date: 26 Nov 2020
  • Part of series EngShorts

Abstract

This #EngShort by the IET looks at whether technology is ready to offer internet voting in a safe and secure way. Flexible methods of voting provide better service and support to voters but we must ensure that solving accessibility issues doesn’t generate a #digitaldivide. 7% of households in the UK don’t have access to the internet. Robust cybersecurity processes must be in place for any #internetvoting system to be considered feasible. If you voted online, would you trust that your vote is safe from #fraud? Share your comments below.

You can also read more about internet voting, risks and recommendations in our report: theiet.org/internet-voting

Keywords:
  • #engshorts
  • EngShorts
  • accessibility
  • confidentiality
  • cyber security
  • digital divide
  • e-voting
  • fraud
  • internet voting
  • local elections
  • manipulation
  • online voting
  • risk
  • technology
  • voters

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