Policy Observatory
Draft anti-terror law in Baden-Württemberg subject to controversial discussion
The Landtag in Baden-Württemberg was debating a draft anti-terror law which, inter alia, includes additional options to use video surveillance, lawful hacking and electronic tags for persons likely to threaten public security, making it one of the most restrictive anti-terror laws in Germany. The draft law was being criticized by the DPO of Baden-Württemberg: In particular, it remains unclear whether any of these measures would have an actual impact. Therefore, an evaluation clause should be included in the draft law.
Country: Germany
Domains: Privacy
Stakeholder: Government
Tags: Germany, privacy, DPO, video surveillance, public security, anti-terror law