Election Security: Control of Voting System Providers
This act aims to enhance the security of federal elections by introducing new rules for companies providing voting systems. Citizens can feel more confident about the integrity of elections, as the act requires these companies to be primarily U.S.-owned and adhere to strict cybersecurity practices. This introduces greater transparency and accountability into the electoral process.
Key points
Companies providing election systems must be predominantly owned by U.S. persons or persons from allied 'Five Eyes' countries.
All election system providers will be required to follow new, strict cybersecurity best practices to protect data and the voting process.
State and local authorities will need to annually evaluate election service providers for compliance with the new requirements.
Providers must report any changes in ownership and any security incidents related to election systems, under penalty of a civil fine.
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