Saxenheim
Proposals
Digital Rights Act of 2011

Legislative Bill · Saxenheim

Digital Rights Act of 2011

Proposed by Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights · fronted by Margarete Maier

Opened

29 Oct 2011

Voting closes

28 Dec 2011

Chambers

2 legislatures

Articles

2 changes

Rationale

These changes aim to balance privacy and freedom by ending excessive data collection whilst protecting free speech and other constitutional rights on the Web. A freer, transparent society where citizens-users are protected, with no grey zones, is a better society: rights should come before profit.

Proposed Changes

	Law	Previous		Proposed
1	Data Privacy & Digital Rights	Basic data protection (consent required; breach notification; opt-out rights)		Strict data rights (right to deletion; algorithmic transparency; heavy fines for violations)
2	Internet Freedom	Moderate regulation (illegal content removed; platforms must verify age; data rules enforced)		Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)

1

Data Privacy & Digital Rights

Previous law

Basic data protection (consent required; breach notification; opt-out rights)

Strict data rights (right to deletion; algorithmic transparency; heavy fines for violations)

2

Internet Freedom

Previous law

Moderate regulation (illegal content removed; platforms must verify age; data rules enforced)

Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)

Proposer

Party

Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights

ADFR is a centre-to-centre-left, social-liberal party. We advocate for an open and neutral Internet, strong privacy rights, a digital PA and an eco-social market economy. We focus on white-collar professionals and innovative companies, ensuring technology expands freedom and opportunities for all.

Core pillars

Margarete Maier

Chancellor · Age 40

74,430 social followers

Former banker turned media sensation, Margarete Maier combines sharp financial acumen with a magnetic public presence, turning policy debates into viral moments.

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Timeline

Draft

27 February 2011
Vote Open

29 October 2011
Vote Closed

28 December 2011
Became Law

28 December 2011

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Bundesrat

Passed

32Yes 0No 37Not voted 69 seats

For: 32 / 69 seats (46.4%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 37

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights Proposer	21	Yes	No reason given
Left Forward	0	Yes	No reason given
United Socialist Labor	11	Yes	No reason given
Empty seats	5	Not voted

Bundestag

Passed

287Yes 0No 363Not voted 650 seats

For: 287 / 650 seats (44.2%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 363

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights Proposer	152	Yes	No reason given
Left Forward	0	Yes	No reason given
United Socialist Labor	135	Yes	No reason given
Empty seats	52	Not voted

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