Digital identity systems that infringe upon the rights of LGBTQI+ individuals
Accept is preparing for litigation related to Romania’s implementation of digital identity systems and their violation of EU law. They will develop a litigation strategy ensuring the protection of LGBTI+ individuals from discrimination, unlawful data processing, and lack of legal recognition.
Specifically, Accept seeks to assess whether the current legal and administrative framework governing Romania’s digital identity card system introduces barriers that could negatively impact LGBTI+ persons, particularly trans individuals and children of same-sex parents.
The research is designed to underpin strategic litigation challenging specific aspects of Romania’s digital identity framework that potentially violate EU law and infringe upon the rights of LGBTI+ individuals. The litigation will focus on:
1. Automatic Updating of Gender Data Without Due Process
2. Denial of Birth Certificates to Children of Same-Sex Parents
3. Data Transparency and Privacy Concerns
4. Establishment of Legal Precedents
Digital identity systems that infringe upon the rights of LGBTQI+ individuals
Organisation Name
Accept Association
Country/Jurisdiction
Romania
Amount Granted
EUR 25,413
Current Status
Ongoing
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Grant type
Pre-litigation Research Support
Description
Accept is preparing for litigation related to Romania’s implementation of digital identity systems and their violation of EU law. They will develop a litigation strategy ensuring the protection of LGBTI+ individuals from discrimination, unlawful data processing, and lack of legal recognition.
Specifically, Accept seeks to assess whether the current legal and administrative framework governing Romania’s digital identity card system introduces barriers that could negatively impact LGBTI+ persons, particularly trans individuals and children of same-sex parents.
The research is designed to underpin strategic litigation challenging specific aspects of Romania’s digital identity framework that potentially violate EU law and infringe upon the rights of LGBTI+ individuals. The litigation will focus on:
- Automatic Updating of Gender Data Without Due Process
- Denial of Birth Certificates to Children of Same-Sex Parents
- Data Transparency and Privacy Concerns
- Establishment of Legal Precedents
"Accept seeks to assess whether the current legal and administrative framework governing Romania’s digital identity card system introduces barriers that could negatively impact LGBTI+ persons, particularly trans individuals and children of same-sex parents"
Strategic Goal
To establish a legal precedent that upholds Romania’s obligations under EU law, ensuring that digital identity systems serve all citizens fairly, without reinforcing discrimination or exclusion.