‘Anonymous’ voting software used by some of Australia’s biggest companies is flawed, new investigation reveals

By Priya Dev, Lecturer, Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies & Statistics, Australian National University
Vanessa Teague, Adjunct Associate Professor, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Australian National University

Secret ballots have long been fundamental to democracy, ensuring the integrity of elections in both government and corporate settings. Traditionally, votes are cast on physical paper, creating a clear separation between the voter’s identity and their choice. This anonymity protects individuals from vote-buying, intimidation or retaliation.

But what happens when the system moves online? Recently the Australian National University opted for an online ballot to decide a contentious…

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