Online Safety Act of 2011
Rationale
To balance free expression with safety, we strengthen content moderation while protecting press freedom and banning invasive data collection.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Internet Freedom |
Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)
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Moderate regulation (illegal content removed; platforms must verify age; data rules enforced)
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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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| 3 | 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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Internet Freedom2
Media Censorship Policy3
Data Privacy & Digital RightsProposer
Party
Reform Costavela
Strength through discipline, freedom through responsibility, prosperity through hard work
Core pillars
Raúl Romero
Activist · Age 54
A former engineer turned political strategist, Raúl Romero operates best in the shadows, crafting meticulous plans and advocating for workers' rights with a quiet but unwavering idealism.
Timeline
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Draft12 March 2011
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Vote Open12 March 2011
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Vote Closed11 May 2011
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Became Law11 May 2011
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senado
PassedFor: 60 / 266 seats (22.6%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 206
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Democratic Front | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Reform Costavela Proposer | 60 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity & Freedom | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 54 | Not voted |
Congress of Deputies
PassedFor: 94 / 350 seats (26.9%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 256
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Democratic Front | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Reform Costavela Proposer | 94 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity & Freedom | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 80 | Not voted |