The Legal Aspects and the Enhanced Role of Cybersecurity in Protecting the Electronic Voting Process in the Context of Jordan Parliament Election Law No. (4) of 2022

Abstract

This study, entitled: "The legal aspects and the enhanced role of cybersecurity in protecting the electronic voting process", dealt with the concept of the electronic voting process, in addition to the most important characteristics of that process, as well as highlighting the pros and cons related to the electronic voting system. Then, the researchers singled out a proposed approach for the electronic voting process in terms of the adopted mechanism and cyber protection in accordance with the provisions of the Jordanian Election Law No. (4) of 2022. At the end of the research, the researchers recommended activating the text of Article 40 of the electoral law by issuing legislation that regulates the electronic voting process and enhances the protection of cyber security, and then updating the technical and legislative system of the Independent Election Commission and the Ministry of Political Development.