GDPR: CDU wants to delete data minimization requirement
"Data protection must not become the protection of perpetrators," writes the CDU in its basic program. It is also optimistic about technology.
(Bild: CDU, Tobias Koch)
The CDU wants to "rethink" data protection. This is stated in its fourth basic program, which it unanimously adopted at its 36th party conference in Berlin on Tuesday. The principle of data minimization enshrined in the General Data ProtectionRegulation (GDPR) is to be replaced by the principles of "data sovereignty and data integrity". However, these are not entirely new. The federal and state data protection officers have viewed such vague terms with skepticism since 2017: they fear that this would undermine the right to informational self-determination. However, the CDU also considers this to be a "basic prerequisite" for exploiting data treasures for the benefit of all.
"Everyone must be able to decide for themselves when, where and for what purpose their data is collected and used," states the program "Living in freedom. Leading Germany securely into the future". "Data collectors and data processors must meet due diligence standards." Nevertheless, the CDU wants to reform the GDPR and "bundle" the local data protection supervision, which is divided between the federal and state governments.
Security before data protection
The tone becomes sharper under the point "Security for all". "Data protection must not become the protection of perpetrators," it reads again. "The protection of people and the security interests of our state must take precedence over the data protection interests of individuals." The powers of the security authorities in the analog world should also be equally available in the digital world. These must be used in a "moderate and constitutionally controlled manner".
"No one who violates our laws should be given false protection through the anonymity of the internet," demands the CDU, once again campaigning for data retention. "In the fight against the most serious crimes such as child sexual abuse or to prevent terrorist attacks, it must be possible to store connection data for a minimum period of time and read it out after a court order." "Intelligent video security technology" at dangerous locations should be expanded.
"Germany must be better protected against cyberattacks," the CDU continues. "We want to equip our security authorities with the necessary powers, specialist personnel and modern infrastructure when it comes to cybersecurity." Prevention, averting danger and prosecution must be just as effective in cyberspace as in analog life.
Concerns about deepfakes despite optimism about technology
The program also includes a call for hackbacks: "In addition to the security competencies of the federal states, we want to strengthen the federal government's ability to use the necessary resources to fend off highly specialized and dangerous cyberattacks through active countermeasures." The federal government must be able to support the federal states with internal security, as threats from extremism, terrorism, cyberattacks and disasters do not respect borders.
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"We are fighting manipulation in the digital space," the CDU also said. "We must protect ourselves better against disinformation campaigns by any, especially foreign state actors and terrorist organizations that want to destabilize our democracy. Deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence (AI) are dangerous instruments.
"We are technology optimists", declare the Christian Democrats about the data economy, automation, AI, robotics and genetic medicine in general. They therefore also want to "create spaces for leap innovations" and drive forward digitalization. The latter is a key factor for Germany as a business location. New technologies could not only optimize work processes, but also open up new markets and create sustainable jobs.
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