voter privacy
Anonymous electoral participation
Voter privacy refers to the protection of an individual's voting choices from disclosure.
In democracies with secret ballots, no one—including government officials, employers, or family members—can compel a voter to reveal how they voted.
The principle guards against coercion and vote-buying: Voter privacy ensures you can't be punished for your political choices.
Distinct from voter registration records, which are often public.
- election lawsBallot box legislation
- public trustFaith in institutions
- confidentialityQuality of protecting secrets
- civic participationActive role in community affairs
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
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