數位法治

In this rapidly evolving digital age, Taiwan not only stands at the forefront of technological innovation but also faces intricate challenges at the intersection of law and ethics. 

Since 2020, when we joined the litigation concerning digital ID cards, we have been continuously monitoring and urging the government to collect, process, and utilize the personal data and digital footprints of the public in a manner that minimizes intrusion. This focus has not only led us to participate in the constitutional litigation regarding the National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD) but also to engage deeply in discussions on technology-assisted investigations and communications surveillance legislation.

In 2022, the government attempted to draw from the regulations of the European Union, proposing a draft of the "Digital Intermediary Services Act." During this pivotal moment, we actively joined the discussion and began to contemplate how to strike a balance between safeguarding freedom of speech and maintaining order on digital platforms.

Currently, we are also highly concerned about the technological changes brought about by generative language models. These models are expected to have far-reaching impacts on our judicial system in the foreseeable future. However, these advanced models could also introduce a series of complex issues, such as the lack of transparency in training data sources, insufficiency of data, and the potential for cognitive biases and inequality to arise as a result.

In summary, Taiwan is at a crossroads of regulatory transformation, and we believe that now is the optimal time to discuss digital fundamental rights and responsibilities at a higher level. Therefore, we are actively promoting discussions on the framework and content of a Digital Basic Law to comprehensively address future digital challenges.

Whether you are a legal expert, a tech specialist, or a citizen concerned about societal development, we sincerely invite you to join this crucial societal dialogue.