** Bundestag Report on Surveillance Measures for 2022 **
The German Bundestag (Federal Parliament) has published a report on the implementation of the Law on the Restriction of Epistolary, Postal, and Telecommunications Secrecy (Article 10 Act – G 10) and measures pursuant to the Act to Combat International Terrorism (Terrorism Combat Act – TBG) for the year 2022. The report provides an overview of the use of surveillance measures by German authorities and the number of cases in which such measures were applied.
** Key Findings **
According to the report, in 2022, a total of 71,806 surveillance measures were applied under the Article 10 Act. This represents an increase of 8.8% compared to 2021. The most common type of surveillance measure was telecommunications surveillance (97.1% of all measures).
In addition, 18,912 measures were applied under the TBG. This is a decrease of 14.2% compared to 2021. The majority of these measures were directed against persons suspected of being involved in international terrorism (88.2%).
** Measures under the Article 10 Act **
The Article 10 Act allows law enforcement and intelligence agencies to intercept and record communications without the knowledge or consent of the individuals involved. The law is intended to prevent serious crimes, including terrorism, kidnapping, and espionage.
In 2022, the most common reason for applying surveillance measures under the Article 10 Act was suspicion of a crime (94.3%). The majority of these measures (69.7%) were applied in connection with investigations into drug-related offenses.
** Measures under the TBG **
The TBG allows law enforcement and intelligence agencies to take a range of measures to combat international terrorism, including surveillance, asset freezes, and travel bans. The law is intended to protect the population from terrorist attacks and to ensure the safety of the state.
In 2022, the most common reason for applying measures under the TBG was suspicion of being involved in international terrorism (88.2%). The majority of these measures (63.1%) were applied against individuals suspected of being members of terrorist organizations.
** Conclusion **
The Bundestag’s report provides an overview of the use of surveillance measures by German authorities and the number of cases in which such measures were applied in 2022. The increase in the use of surveillance measures under the Article 10 Act may be due to the growing threat of terrorism and other serious crimes. However, it is important to ensure that these measures are used in a proportionate and targeted manner and that they do not infringe on the fundamental rights of individuals.
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