Transparencia Electoral's new index on data protection during elections in Latin America
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Transparencia Electoral has launched an interactive index evaluating the state of data protection laws during elections in 16 Latin American countries. Given that organizing elections involves extensive data collection, especially in building voter registration lists, there's a pressing need for robust regulations regarding the use and protection of personal data. The index highlights concerns around biometric voter registration, where sensitive personal data may be exposed to various stakeholders, including private companies. This tool aims to inform about the data protection landscape and support improvements in safeguarding voter rights.
Transparencia Electoral has developed an interactive index detailing data protection laws during elections across 16 Latin American countries, highlighting crucial privacy concerns.
The index evaluates how voter data is handled and protected, shedding light on the accessibility of sensitive biometric information by private sectors.
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