Elections Committee Reverses Ban on Party Voter Tracking Apps

By Jonathan Lis, Chen Maanit

First reported by Mignews · 21 hours ago

What happened

Israel's Elections Committee, controlled by coalition lawmakers, has overturned a ban on political parties using voter tracking applications. This decision allows parties to utilize data collection tools for campaigning, sparking debate over election integrity and voter privacy.

• 01Elections Committee reversed ban on party voter tracking apps.
• 02Coalition lawmakers hold majority on the committee.
• 03Apps collect voter data for campaign strategies.
• 04Decision allows parties to use tracking technology.

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Haaretz EnglishLeft · English2 hours ago

Elections Committee Reverses Ban on Party Voter Tracking Apps

CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew5 hours ago

Election Committee Overturns Chairman's Ban on Real-Time Voter Data

i24NEWS FrenchCenter · fr6 hours ago

Israeli Parties Allowed to Contact Voters Who Haven't Cast Ballots

Israel National NewsRight · English6 hours ago

Elections Committee Reverses Chairman's Ban on Voter Tracking Apps

NEWSru IsraelUnrated · Russian7 hours ago

Israel's Election Body Reverses Ban on Real-Time Voter Data for Parties

DavarLeft · Hebrew7 hours ago

Election Committee Reverses Chair's Decision on Voter Updates

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew7 hours ago

Election Committee Reverses Chair's Ban on Vote Tracking Apps

KipaRight · Hebrew7 hours ago

Election Committee Overturns Judge's Ruling on Voter Information

SrugimRight · Hebrew7 hours ago

Election Committee Reverses Chair's Ban on Voter Turnout Data Sharing

MignewsUnrated · Russian21 hours ago

Israel's Election Commission Reverses Ban on Real-Time Voter Data for Parties

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