Digital Rights Deregulation Act of 2016
Rationale
These changes reduce burdensome regulations to boost digital innovation and free expression while maintaining essential safeguards for safety and basic protections.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Data Privacy & Digital Rights |
Strict data rights (right to deletion; algorithmic transparency; heavy fines for violations)
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Basic data protection (consent required; breach notification; opt-out rights)
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| 2 | Internet Freedom |
Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)
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Completely unregulated internet; no content restrictions of any kind
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Data Privacy & Digital Rights2
Internet FreedomProposer
Party
Left Alliance
A future where labor is honored, justice is shared, and no one is left behind.
Core pillars
Edmund Cunningham
Activist · Age 66
A former factory worker turned union organizer, Edmund Cunningham’s rough-and-tumble charm and sharp political instincts make him a natural leader among the working class, effortlessly blending street smarts with media savvy.
Timeline
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Draft8 September 2016
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Vote Open7 November 2016
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Vote Closed7 November 2016
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Did Not Become Law7 November 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
FailedFor: 0 / 100 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 100