Digital Privacy Rights Simplified of 2015
Rationale
Balancing innovation and privacy protection while avoiding excessive regulatory burdens that could hinder digital services.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Data Privacy & Digital Rights |
Strict data rights (right to deletion; algorithmic transparency; heavy fines for violations)
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Basic data protection (consent required; breach notification; opt-out rights)
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Data Privacy & Digital RightsProposer
Party
Liberal Union
The centre right Liberal Union champions free minds and bold markets where national pride meets personal liberty and enterprise flourishes, a party that fights for the preservation of civil and economic liberties and the nation we call home.
Core pillars
Monika Köhler
Activist · Age 65
Once a fiery radio host who built a following exposing corruption, Monika Köhler leveraged her media savvy and sharp instincts to become the people’s voice in politics.
Timeline
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Draft3 September 2015
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Vote Open27 September 2015
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Vote Closed26 November 2015
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Became Law26 November 2015
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 42 / 69 seats (60.9%)
Against: 13 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 14
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Democratic Reform | 9 | Yes | No reason given |
| Civic Coalition | 13 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 15 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Movement | 4 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Alliance | 2 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 5 | Yes | No reason given |
| United Reinland | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 383 / 650 seats (58.9%)
Against: 264 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 3
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Democratic Reform | 126 | Yes | No reason given |
| Civic Coalition | 264 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union Proposer | 124 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Movement | 39 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Alliance | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 47 | Yes | No reason given |
| United Reinland | 47 | Yes | No reason given |