Many assert categorically that “Internet voting” is not secure—but this blanket statement does not consider the recent developments in technology, nor the differences in security across internet-based voting platforms.
Bottom line: Voting using an app on your smartphone is NOT the same thing as voting on an internet web browser on your computer (or smartphone).
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| Capability | Smartphone app voting | Web browser voting* |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Secure Enclave | Yes | No |
| 2. Remote Identity Verification | Yes | No |
| 3. Device Threat Detection | Yes | No |
| 4. Network Threat Detection | Yes | No |
| 5. Tamper Resistant Storage and Distributed Ledgers | Yes | Some |
| 6. Voter Verifiable Receipts | Yes | No |
| 7. End-to-End Citizens Audits | Yes | No |
| 8. Accessibility and ADA Compliance | Yes | Some |
| 9. Automated eFax Support | Yes | No |
| 10. One Device One Vote | Yes | No |
*Refers to the most common configurations used.
We’ve outlined the above comparison to depict the security differences between a voting app and a voting website. To experience a full download of this graphic—with detailed explanations of each feature—click the button below.