Data Harvesting Ban Act of 2009
Rationale
Citizens must be protected from corporate, government, and private surveillance of any kind. This means protecting the internet from surveillance, protecting people from being surveilled in the streets and their homes, and providing channels for all citizens to watch on television. Freedom of info!
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Data Privacy & Digital Rights |
Basic data protection (consent required; breach notification; opt-out rights)
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Strict data rights (right to deletion; algorithmic transparency; heavy fines for violations)
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| 2 | Internet Freedom |
Moderate regulation (illegal content removed; platforms must verify age; data rules enforced)
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Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)
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| 3 | Public Broadcasting Funding |
Limited public broadcaster (news/education remit; funded by small household levy)
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Major public broadcaster (multi-channel; ad-free; funded by general taxation)
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| 4 | 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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Data Privacy & Digital Rights2
Internet Freedom3
Public Broadcasting Funding4
State Surveillance PowersProposer
Party
Assemble For The Republic!
A party dedicated to a republic guided by the ideals of liberalism, anti-authoritarianism, the celebration of differences, and being against the moneyed politics of powerful men.
Core pillars
Marie François
Activist · Age 68
A former officer with deep political connections, Marie François leverages her analytical mind and unwavering integrity to bridge gaps between grassroots movements and the establishment.
Timeline
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Draft23 July 2009
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Vote Open23 July 2009
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Vote Closed21 September 2009
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Did Not Become Law21 September 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 184 / 348 seats (52.9%)
Against: 118 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 46
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assemble For The Republic! Proposer | 85 | Yes | No reason given |
| Union Blue & Rouge | 118 | No | No reason given |
| United Imperial Alliance | 99 | Yes | No reason given |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 306 / 577 seats (53.0%)
Against: 236 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 35
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assemble For The Republic! Proposer | 136 | Yes | No reason given |
| Union Blue & Rouge | 236 | No | No reason given |
| United Imperial Alliance | 170 | Yes | No reason given |
Presidency
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Blue & Rouge | 1 | No | No reason given |