Serbia's Social Card law could harm marginalized groups

Serbia's Social Card law, which entered into force on 1 March 2022, establishes a centralized government database to assess eligibility for social security support. Amnesty International and seven other rights organizations submitted a legal opinion to the Constitutional Court, alleging that the automated system is an intrusive surveillance system that could discriminate against Roma communities and people with disabilities. The system processes 130 categories of personal data and lacks transparency, potentially leading to errors and denial of benefits.

Date it happened

2022-03-01

Organisation involved

Serbian government

Product, system or model

Social Card system

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