Privacy Protection And Surveillance Reform of 2016
Rationale
These changes safeguard civil liberties against overreach by prioritizing privacy and restricting intrusive surveillance tools that erode public trust and rights.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 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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State Surveillance PowersProposer
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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Draft4 December 2016
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Vote Open4 December 2016
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Vote Closed2 February 2017
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Did Not Become Law2 February 2017
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 136 / 348 seats (39.1%)
Against: 107 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 105
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 45 | Yes | No reason given |
| Christian Distributists | 84 | Yes | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| Horizon | 55 | No | No reason given |
| Red Front Of Charlemont | 52 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democrats | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
FailedFor: 177 / 577 seats (30.7%)
Against: 304 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 96
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 46 | Yes | No reason given |
| Christian Distributists | 71 | Yes | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 60 | Yes | No reason given |
| Horizon | 101 | No | No reason given |
| Red Front Of Charlemont | 203 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democrats | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Distributists | 1 | Yes | No reason given |