Ready for the big election this November? Everyone needs to vote this year! Not to get into the politics, my discussion is around the technology to vote. With where we are today, online banking, shopping online, and the list goes on, why can't we vote online? Do we really still need to go to a community location and vote with paper and marker?
What would the voter turn out be if we could go to a government website, enter our credentials and cast our vote? There would need to be significant security and checks, but it can be done. We could also limit foreign IP address(s) and prevent site attacks. Would the benefits out weigh the risks? Interesting concept and worth having some discussion.
Let's take it a step farther - do we still need representation in Washington DC to vote on laws, or congressional issues? Could we all vote on proposed laws on this same government website? Would that give us the representation we want? I want more of a say in the laws of this country - how about you?
Technology has been expanding and updating for elections in the broadcast media companies, but nothing in the actual voting process itself. Why is that? Government to slow? To big? To much money? How about they partner with a technology leader to make this happen? Really makes you think doesn't it.
This topic really would benefit from the individual owned Identity we discussed in this blog not to long ago. If I owned my own digital identity and used it for banking, and voting, I am in control. I am going to keep pushing for this opportunity.
Keep it positive!
Scott Arnett
scott.arnett@charer.net
About Me
- Scott Arnett
- Scott Arnett is an Information Technology & Security Professional Executive with over 30 years experience in IT. Scott has worked in various industries such as health care, insurance, manufacturing, broadcast, printing, and consulting and in enterprises ranging in size from $50M to $20B in revenue. Scott’s experience encompasses the following areas of specialization: Leadership, Strategy, Architecture, Business Partnership & Acumen, Process Management, Infrastructure and Security. With his broad understanding of technology and his ability to communicate successfully with both Executives and Technical Specialists, Scott has been consistently recognized as someone who not only can "Connect the Dots", but who can also create a workable solution. Scott is equally comfortable playing technical, project management/leadership and organizational leadership roles through experience gained throughout his career. Scott has previously acted in the role of CIO, CTO, and VP of IT, successfully built 9 data centers across the country, and is expert in understanding ITIL, PCI Compliance, SOX, HIPAA, FERPA, FRCP and COBIT.
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