1. United States
  2. Ga.
  3. Letter

Investigate voter data breach, implement robust security measures

To: Sen. Harrell, Rep. Holcomb, Gov. Kemp

From: A verified voter in Tucker, GA

August 1, 2024

The ability for voters to easily cancel their voter registrations is an important part of maintaining accurate voter rolls. However, the glitch that briefly exposed personal information raises serious privacy and security concerns. Ensuring the integrity of elections and protecting voter data must be top priorities. An impartial investigation into how this error occurred and what safeguards need to be implemented is warranted to restore public trust in the system. While providing online cancellation tools can enhance efficiency, robust security measures are essential to prevent potential abuse or unauthorized access that could disenfranchise eligible voters. Going forward, transparent processes and rigorous testing should be mandatory before deploying any systems that handle sensitive voter information.

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