The chair of the Central Elections Committee, Noam Solberg, is considering a request to prohibit the disclosure of names of citizens who did not vote in the elections.
Noam Solberg, the chair of Israel's Central Elections Committee and vice president of the Supreme Court, is currently deliberating on a request to prevent the disclosure of names of citizens who have not voted in the elections. This discussion is sparked by a practice wherein observers at polling stations report in real-time the names of those who have cast their votes, enabling party representatives to identify whether their supporters have exercised their right to vote.
Last month, Solberg sought the legal opinion of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara regarding the potential prohibition on polling station observers disclosing information outside the polling station. This inquiry into the legality of sharing non-voter information reflects ongoing concerns about privacy and electoral integrity in Israel.
The implications of Solberg's consideration are significant, potentially affecting the behavior of party representatives during elections and how they engage with supporters. If enacted, a prohibition on revealing the names of non-voters may also serve to enhance voter privacy and confidence in the electoral process.
