The increasingly prominent role of data and tech in the election process can affect the right to privacy and lead to a chilling of political participation, particularly for minoritised groups.
Voter ID requirements and the use of biometric tech to authenticate voters can violate voter privacy and lead to exclusion for LGBTQ+, ethnic and religious minority voters, voters living with disabilities, and those with lower socio-economic status.
Privacy International
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