Berlin's government has approved extensive amendments to the General Security and Order Act, expanding police powers for surveillance and communication monitoring. Key changes include permanent video surveillance in high-crime areas and extending public transport video storage from 48 to 72 hours. Police will also gain rights to monitor encrypted communications via messaging platforms, justified by authorities as a counter-terrorism measure. Additionally, new regulations mandate that dangerous ex-partners wear ankle bracelets to enhance domestic violence victim protection, aiming to support women in vulnerable situations against violent offenders.
The planned changes to the Security and Order Act include permanent video surveillance using AI in crime-prone areas and extended data retention for public transport cameras.
Police are gaining the authority to pre-encrypt communications monitoring via messenger apps, framed as a measure against terrorism and organized crime.
With these amendments, the government aims to enhance protection for domestic violence victims by introducing tracking bracelets for offenders under restraining orders.
These new powers are said to be strictly regulated, focusing specifically on combating organized crime and terrorism, rather than targeting ordinary citizens.
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