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Using data during election campaigns is nothing new. But as the Canadian federal election approaches, authorities must be diligent that data tracking doesn’t become surveillance. (Shutterstock)

Data‑driven elections and the key questions about voter surveillance

David Lyon, Queen's University, Ontario and Colin Bennett, University of Victoria

Data analytics have played a role in elections for years. But today’s massive voter relationship management platforms use digital campaigning practices to take it to another level.

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