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Voatz, for example, gives each voter an anonymized identification number that allows them to look up their votes as they were recorded on the Voatz server. This

Voatz, for example, gives each voter an anonymized identification number that allows them to look up their votes as they were recorded on the Voatz server. This is probably essential for ensuring that votes are recorded correctly. But it erodes the sanctity of the private ballot, since people in positions of power could coerce voters into revealing how they voted. I immediately think that this could be fixed by giving voters the opportunity to generate multiple ID numbers that lead to “proof” that the voter a different way. Maybe even different passwords that lead to only one voting record, in the event of someone forcing you to log in and show that you voted the way they told you. There are probably other attacks that can be performed upon this vague handwavy scheme of course. Can’t fix the incredibly stupid name of “Voatz” though, I cringe every time I see them mentioned.

zeroonetwothree 6y ago
There are schemes that allow proof a vote was counted without revealing the vote. It’s far better than the clusterfuck we have today where up to 5% of ballots get “lost”.
- nemetroid 6y ago
  > There are schemes that allow proof a vote was counted without revealing the vote. What does "proof a vote was counted" mean here? If the proof doesn't verify that the correct candidate received the vote, what exactly does it verify?
kapnobatairza 6y ago
I've had the same thought. When you vote the system can generate "duress" key for other candidates on the ballot. So you can technically "prove" you voted for anyone, so only you can verify which key is real.
sam_lowry_ 6y ago
> this could be fixed by giving voters the opportunity to > generate multiple ID numbers that lead to “proof” 3 ballot system does it [1] [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ThreeBallot https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ThreeBallot

zeroonetwothree 6y ago

There are schemes that allow proof a vote was counted without revealing the vote. It’s far better than the clusterfuck we have today where up to 5% of ballots get “lost”.

nemetroid 6y ago
> There are schemes that allow proof a vote was counted without revealing the vote. What does "proof a vote was counted" mean here? If the proof doesn't verify that the correct candidate received the vote, what exactly does it verify?

kapnobatairza 6y ago

I've had the same thought. When you vote the system can generate "duress" key for other candidates on the ballot. So you can technically "prove" you voted for anyone, so only you can verify which key is real.

sam_lowry_ 6y ago

> this could be fixed by giving voters the opportunity to > generate multiple ID numbers that lead to “proof” 3 ballot system does it [1] [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ThreeBallot https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ThreeBallot