Edward W. Felten
Professor, Department of Computer Science, Princeton University
Edward Felten is Professor of Computer Science and Public Affairs at Princeton University. His research interests include computer security and privacy, Internet software, and information technology policy. He has advised the U.S. Departments of Justice, Defense, and Homeland Security and the Federal Trade Commission on security-related issues. The following is from September 28, 2006, testimony before the House Administration Committee during hearings on Electronic Voting Machines: Verification, Security, and Paper Trails.Open the lid of an electronic voting machine and look inside; what you will see is a computer, much like an ordinary desktop PC or Mac. Because they are computers, e-voting…