Internet Voting: Issues and Legislation
Kevin J. Coleman, Richard M. Nunno · University of North Texas Digital Library (University of North Texas) · 2001
Among the many issues in the ongoing, national discussion about the Internet is its use in the voting process. Because voting determines who runs the government and entails two absolute requirements--the secret ballot and security from fraud--the stakes are higher than for many other transactions routinely conducted via the internet. Public confidence about Internet security is increasing, but many feel that voting online requires a degree of security from fraud beyond the current standard for everyday internet use.