Preventing E-Voting Hazards: The Role of Information Professionals

摘要

In its ideal form, electronic democracy would empower citizens to vote online with convenience, security, reliability, and accessibility. However, electronic vote fraud can prevent citizens from exercising their basic rights in a democracy. Inaccessible e-voting systems also can deny citizens their rights. Unfortunately, attention to these problems generally is muted in the popular media, as those concerned are being accused of spreading rumors and conspiracy theories. This article explores how information technology professionals can employ their expertise to play important roles in dealing with these critical issues.