Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is warning the public about a misleading election-related public service announcement from the League of Women Voters’ campaign, Vote411. The advertisement encourages Alabamians to register to vote using their website, but Secretary Allen cautions that the website collects personal information before redirecting users to the official government site. Allen described the website as a “shady way” to gather citizens’ personal data, including their IP address and contact information, which could be shared with other groups for marketing purposes. He urged voters to avoid potentially compromising sites and instead go directly to the secure AlabamaVotes.gov. Allen reassured voters that his office and local election officials are committed to maintaining voting integrity in Alabama. The League of Women Voters’ website includes a disclosure in fine print that they may share the information of non-member financial supporters with other organizations, but Allen criticized this lack of transparency. He emphasized the importance of safeguarding personal data and privacy when registering to vote. As the election season heats up, Allen advised citizens to be cautious and vigilant about where they provide their information. For the latest updates on Alabama news, subscribe to Yellowhammer News and follow Austen Shipley for more updates.
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