Analysis of experiences related to the use of voting over the Internet (i-voting). Se­lected examples Cover Image

Analiza doświadczeń związanych z wykorzystaniem głosowania internetowego (i-voting) w wybranych państwach
Analysis of experiences related to the use of voting over the Internet (i-voting). Se­lected examples

Author(s): Magdalena Musiał-Karg
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: elections; Internet; voting over internet; i-voting

Summary/Abstract: In contemporary states there appear more and more opinions on crisisof democracy and lowering of turnout in general elections. So, many experts state that intimes of dynamic development of ICT tools traditional ways of voting should be supple‑mented by alternative methods of voting, including electronic voting. The aim of thisarticle is to analyze experiences related to the implementation and use of internet vot‑ing (as a form of electronic voting) in selected countries. The considerations in this textwill lead to answer the following research questions: which countries have implementedinternet voting and if / how this form of voting affects voter turnout? In which countries(and why) the endeavors on the introduction of i-voting were suspended? What are thei-voting procedures in individual countries? What are the most important risks (threats)and benefits of voting over the Internet? What are the costs of the implementation ofinternet voting in certain countries?

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 46-68
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Polish