Left Party Inquires About Police Data Sets
Berlin: The Bundestag faction of the Left Party has filed a minor question with the federal government to inquire about the data sets of the police. The party wants to know, among other things, which data sets have been created by the authorities and which are currently in use.
According to the Left Party, the police have been collecting data on a large scale for years, but little is known about the content and scope of this data collection. “There is a lack of transparency and control over the use of police data sets,” said Martina Renner, the party’s domestic affairs spokeswoman.
The Left Party is particularly concerned about the use of facial recognition software and other surveillance technologies. Renner said these technologies posed a threat to civil liberties and could lead to the creation of a “surveillance state.”
The federal government has until January 18 to respond to the minor question. However, the Left Party is already demanding a comprehensive debate on the use of police data sets. “We need to have a public discussion about what data the police are collecting and how it is being used,” Renner said.
The Left Party is not the only party concerned about the use of police data sets. The Greens have also called for greater transparency and control over the use of surveillance technologies. The FDP has also expressed concerns about the potential for abuse of police data sets.
The federal government has defended the use of police data sets, arguing that they are necessary for crime prevention and public safety. However, the government has also acknowledged the need for transparency and accountability in the use of these data sets.
The debate over the use of police data sets is likely to continue in the coming months and years. As technology advances and the police collect ever more data on citizens, it will be important to ensure that this data is used responsibly and in a manner that respects civil liberties.
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