Privacy Protection and Surveillance Reform of 2011
Rationale
Current surveillance laws allow invasive practices that erode public trust. Stronger privacy protections ensure security without sacrificing civil liberties.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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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State Surveillance PowersProposer
Party
United Socialist Labor
A far-left Socialist and Communist party dedicated to building Socialism, establishing the government of the proletariat and spreading liberation across the world.
Core pillars
Nina Schröder
Activist · Age 53
A passionate political activist dedicated to making a difference.
Timeline
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Draft28 October 2011
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Vote Open28 October 2011
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Vote Closed27 December 2011
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Became Law27 December 2011
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 43 / 69 seats (62.3%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 26
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 21 | Yes | No reason given |
| Citizen's Trust First | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| Future Of Saxenheim | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Green Horizon | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| United Socialist Labor Proposer | 11 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 366 / 650 seats (56.3%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 284
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 152 | Yes | No reason given |
| Citizen's Trust First | 69 | Yes | No reason given |
| Future Of Saxenheim | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Green Horizon | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| United Socialist Labor Proposer | 135 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |