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This paper discusses the issue of digital marginalization in the context of the digital transformation society, the need for constitutional amendments to protect the fundamental rights of digital minorities, and the legislative and policy measures required to concretely realize digital inclusion. Modern society is undergoing significant change due to the rapid development and widespread use of digital technologies, with information and communication technologies (ICT) becoming a crucial foundation for economic and social opportunities. However, in this process, those who lack access to digital technologies are facing severe information inequality and social exclusion. This digital divide is not merely a technical issue but leads to serious inequalities at the level of fundamental rights, potentially infringing on the rights of marginalized groups. Thus, this paper seeks to explore solutions to the issues of unequal access to information, lack of digital literacy, and rights violations caused by technological exclusion faced by digital minorities. In particular, to address the digital divide and protect the rights of digital minorities, new legal frameworks and institutional changes are necessary, with a specific emphasis on the need for constitutional amendments. Among these, the establishment of digital fundamental rights is considered a critical measure to ensure equal access to and utilization of digital technologies, guaranteeing the right of all citizens to participate in the digital society without discrimination. Furthermore, digital fundamental rights should encompass more than just the right to access information, including the right to equal participation in the digital environment, protection of personal data, and the provision of digital education opportunities. In addition to these rights, it is essential to establish legal and institutional mechanisms to effectively protect the rights of digital minorities and implement relevant policy efforts. This paper also emphasizes the role and responsibility of the state in realizing a digital-inclusive society, arguing that the state must go beyond simply expanding digital technologies to ensure that socially disadvantaged and marginalized groups are not excluded from the digital environment. It discusses the constitutional obligation to create a social structure that guarantees their inclusion. Additionally, the paper considers appropriate policy and institutional responses suitable for the digital age. The protection of digital fundamental rights, as a social basic right, goes beyond the technical aspects of digital access, serving as a crucial human rights issue that ensures a dignified life in the digital society. Achieving this requires concrete strategies and diverse measures that can translate these rights into reality.

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