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Georgia's New Voter Registration Portal Raises Security Concerns

Critics argue the site could be misused to disenfranchise voters, despite state assurances of safeguards.

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Overview

  • Georgia has launched a web portal for residents to cancel their voter registration online.
  • The portal requires personal information such as name, birthdate, and partial Social Security number.
  • A glitch initially exposed sensitive information, raising concerns about potential misuse.
  • State officials claim the portal is secure and helps maintain up-to-date voter rolls.
  • Voting rights advocates worry the system is vulnerable to abuse by malicious actors.