Digital Rights And Press Freedom Act of 2018
Rationale
These changes protect fundamental freedoms by ending mass surveillance and ensuring a free, uncensored press for an informed democracy.
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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Ban all personal data collection by private companies
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| 2 | Media Censorship Policy |
Targeted regulation (post-publication fines for incitement/defamation; independent regulator)
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Free press (no prior restraints; narrow limits for direct incitement only)
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Data Privacy & Digital Rights2
Media Censorship PolicyProposer
Party
Green-left Movement
We plant justice where profits once grew and tend the roots of a society that leaves no one behind.
Core pillars
Arthur Blanc
Activist · Age 62
Once a high-flying media executive who walked away from a lucrative career to expose corporate corruption, Arthur Blanc leverages his wealth and sharp media instincts to craft compelling narratives that rally public support for progressive causes.
Timeline
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Draft27 January 2018
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Vote Open27 January 2018
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Vote Closed28 March 2018
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Became Law28 March 2018
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 71 / 348 seats (20.4%)
Against: 23 · Abstained: 59 · Not voted: 195
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 59 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Charlemont Corporatists | 23 | No | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 71 | Yes | No reason given |
| Rebirth | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 111 / 577 seats (19.2%)
Against: 40 · Abstained: 67 · Not voted: 359
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 67 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Charlemont Corporatists | 40 | No | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 101 | Yes | No reason given |
| Rebirth | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1