1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov August 7, 2019Election Security: Voter Registration System Policy IssuesDiscussions about federal election security often focus on protecting voting machines and ensuring the integrity of election results, but voter registration processes may also be vulnerable to int
2、erference. Real or perceived threats to voter registration data could undermine public confidence in the electoral system. Altered voter registration data could potentially prevent eligible individuals from voting or allow ineligible individuals to vote in many states and territories. Voter data may
3、 also be a target for identity thieves or others seeking access to individuals personal information. For each state and territory (except North Dakota, which does not require voter registration), voter registration can be thought of as a system, organized around a centralized voter registration data
4、base (VRDB) containing individuals names, addresses, and other information. The other components of a voter registration system can vary, depending upon state law and practices. Typically, a VRDB receives inputs from various sources (e.g., individual voters, local registrars, or other databases) to