November 20, 2024 · Blogs | Privacy and data protection
German petition calls for a fundamental right to ‘a life without digital coercion’
EDRi member Digitalcourage is calling for an amendment to the German constitution to establish a right to access basic services without being forced to use a digital solution. This was triggered by the observation that some essential service providers – Deutsche Post DHL Group (mail) and Deutsche Bahn (railways) – are increasingly forcing people to use their companies’ apps.