Online Voting System Used for Primary Elections for the French Presidential - Must Be Secure Right?

Explore the controversial world of online voting systems in this 45-minute conference talk from EuroPython 2022. Delve into the Neovote voting system, which was used for three of the five main primary elections in the 2022 French Presidential election. Examine the claims of high security and transparency, including the ability for voters to access the final ballot box and verify their own votes. Analyze the potential privacy and authenticity concerns surrounding online voting technology, especially in light of increased adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn why the speaker argues that Neovote's security claims may be exaggerated, and gain insights into the challenges and complexities of implementing secure online voting systems for high-stakes elections.