• New York considers blockchain study to secure voter records and election results.  
• Board of Elections to submit a one-year report on blockchain’s role in election security.  
• U.S. and global governments explore blockchain for transparency and data protection. 

New York’s state legislature is reviewing a new proposal that could reshape how voter data and election results are secured. Assemblymember Clyde Vanel introduced Bill A07716 on April 8, directing the state Board of Elections to study the possible use of blockchain technology in protecting election systems. The legislation is now under consideration by the Assembly Election Law Committee.

According to the bill, if the legislation advances, the Board of Elections would have one year to complete a full report. This report must judge if blockchain technology offers additional security benefits for New York’s voter records and election results. The study would also look into blockchain’s potential application in other election management functions.

The Board of Elections is required to partner with the state’s Office of Information Technology Services to ensure a complete review. The study proces…

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• New York considers blockchain study to secure voter records and election results.  
• Board of Elections to submit a one-year report on blockchain’s role in election security.  
• U.S. and global governments explore blockchain for transparency and data protection. 

New York’s state legislature is reviewing a new proposal that could reshape how voter data and election results are secured. Assemblymember Clyde Vanel introduced Bill A07716 on April 8, directing the state Board of Elections to study the possible use of blockchain technology in protecting election systems. The legislation is now under consideration by the Assembly Election Law Committee.

According to the bill, if the legislation advances, the Board of Elections would have one year to complete a full report. This report must judge if blockchain technology offers additional security benefits for New York’s voter records and election results. The study would also look into blockchain’s potential application in other election management functions.

The Board of Elections is required to partner with the state’s Office of Information Technology Services to ensure a complete review. The study proces…

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