Privacy and Labor Rights Act of 2009
Rationale
To protect privacy from unchecked surveillance and reduce worker exploitation, these reforms ban invasive tech, limit data collection, and shorten workweeks for better well-being.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State Surveillance Powers |
Targeted surveillance (court order required; independent oversight commissioner)
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Strict privacy protections (right to encryption; no bulk data collection; facial recognition banned)
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| 2 | Maximum Working Hours |
40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
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35-hour weekly maximum
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State Surveillance Powers2
Maximum Working HoursProposer
Party
Left Alliance
A future where labor is honored, justice is shared, and no one is left behind.
Core pillars
Alexander Livingston
Activist · Age 47
A sharp-tongued former trade union organizer who rose from humble beginnings, Alexander Livingston knows how to rally the working class and command the headlines, always with an eye on the next big political opportunity.
Timeline
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Draft17 October 2009
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Vote Open17 October 2009
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Vote Closed16 December 2009
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Became Law16 December 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
PassedFor: 54 / 100 seats (54.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 46
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats | 32 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Alliance Proposer | 22 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Alliance Of Avalon | 0 | Yes | No reason given |