Election security
Foreign Election Interference in the Founding Era
Alden Fletcher Thu, Oct 25, 2018, 9:09 AM
The problem of foreign interference in U.S. elections goes back to the earliest days of the republic.
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Election security
Federal Court Ruling in Georgia Shows Judges Have a Role to Play in Election Security
Jessica Marsden Fri, Oct 12, 2018, 8:00 AM
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia recognized that the well-known risk of election hacking is of constitutional significance—and that courts can do something about it.
Election security
How the U.S. Has Failed to Protect the 2018 Election—and Four Ways to Protect 2020
Alex Stamos Wed, Aug 22, 2018, 4:04 PM
If the U.S. government stays on its current course, it risks allowing elections to become the World Cup of information warfare.
Election Security
Transatlantic Techlash Continues as U.K. and U.S. Lawmakers Release Proposals for Regulation
Evelyn Douek Wed, Aug 8, 2018, 9:59 AM
Papers released by a U.K. parliamentary committee and Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Mark Warner are a first step toward concrete suggestions for regulating technology companies.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Fallout From the Partisan Divide Over Russian Election Interference?
Herb Lin Thu, Jul 26, 2018, 8:26 AM
A recent poll suggests the importance of not conflating the concepts of campaign “meddling” and cyber issue.
The Russia Connection
Uncomfortable Questions in the Wake of Russia Indictment 2.0 and Trump’s Press Conference With Putin
Jack Goldsmith Mon, Jul 16, 2018, 5:26 PM
What the Mueller indictment means for blowback against U.S. officials, reciprocal interference by the United States, the state of U.S. preparation against renewed adversary electoral operations, and the practices of U.S. journalists.
foreign interference
What’s in Australia’s New Laws on Foreign Interference in Domestic Politics
Evelyn Douek Wed, Jul 11, 2018, 8:00 AM
The package includes broad new offenses and a foreign agent registration scheme aimed not merely at catching people engaged in foreign interference but also providing transparency to the public and investigative powers to authorities.
Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act
Under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, Where Do Hacking Torts Happen?
Grayson Clary Tue, May 1, 2018, 8:00 AM
Whether Russia can claim immunity in the DNC’s lawsuit may turn on “where” the DNC was hacked. Precedent in the D.C. Circuit indicates that answering that question isn’t easy.
Public Opinion
Public Opinion on Election Security
Elizabeth McElvein Thu, Apr 12, 2018, 7:00 AM
Recent polling shows that Americans are concerned about election security and Russian election interference as well, though a partisan divide remains to some degree.
Election Security
Kudos to Congress for Taking Election Security Seriously
Paul Rosenzweig Thu, Mar 22, 2018, 5:33 PM
When Congress does something right we should acknowledge it. Moving to protect our election infrastructure is right ...