Social Media Privacy Act of 2013
Rationale
A law banning social‑media companies from collecting personal data should have a clear, direct title. It must signal privacy protection, define its digital scope, and communicate user rights. Names like ‘Social Media Privacy Act’ balance clarity and legal precision
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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Data Privacy & Digital RightsProposer
Party
National Humanist Movement
The National Humanist Movement (NHM) promotes human‑centered governance, national identity, social protection, controlled borders, and strong investment in education, aiming to support vulnerable groups and maintain cultural cohesion and national autonomy.
Core pillars
Lisa Keller
Activist · Age 66
Having cut her teeth in the back alleys of Rheinland’s industrial heartlands, Lisa Keller rose from union halls to boardrooms by sheer force of personality, her sharp instincts and eccentric charm making her a bridge between the streets and the powerful.
Timeline
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Draft16 June 2013
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Vote Open16 June 2013
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Vote Closed15 August 2013
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Became Law15 August 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 18 / 69 seats (26.1%)
Against: 9 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 42
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Green Alliance | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Movement Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 9 | No | No reason given |
| Rheinland Only | 2 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 165 / 650 seats (25.4%)
Against: 88 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 397
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Green Alliance | 77 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Movement Proposer | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 88 | No | No reason given |
| Rheinland Only | 15 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 63 | Yes | No reason given |