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Supreme Court Blocks Voter Data Transfer Apps in Elections
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First reported by Haaretz · 57 minutes ago
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Israel's Supreme Court has outlawed the use of apps that transfer voter identity data from polling stations on election day, reversing a decision by the Central Elections Committee. The ruling prevents parties from tracking voter turnout and identifying non-voters, citing privacy concerns and lack of legal authority.
- 01Supreme Court bans voter data transfer apps on election day.
- 02Central Elections Committee's prior approval is overturned.
- 03Ruling cites privacy concerns and lack of legal authority.
- 04Parties can no longer track voter turnout in real-time.
- 05Likud called the ban a 'crippling blow' to their campaign.
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