Tag: Civil Rights
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New German fundamental right: Civil rights group wants right to life without digitalisation enshrined in Basic Law
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the German Basic Law, the Digitalcourage association is calling for a fundamental right not to have to use digital devices. A petition is to convince the Bundestag. The now widespread digitalisation of…
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German Whistleblower Protection Act: Police officers should report violations themselves
The new German Whistleblower Protection Act also applies to the police, which now have to set up internal reporting centres for violations observed by their staff. A civil rights organisation is keeping a close eye on them. The news about…
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Legal action against Commissioner Computer
German Constitutional Court hears case on automated data analysis by the police Is a company allowed to use technical tools on behalf of the police to create a profile of people and determine their supposed dangerousness? Is this a “data…