Background & Purpose
The prison system needs modern tools to manage information safely as technology evolves. This update ensures that the agency can work efficiently while keeping personal information protected.
Proposals & Debate
The government proposed giving the Prison and Probation Service broader rights to process personal data needed for their daily work. This includes new possibilities to use facial recognition technology to improve security within the facilities.
The Decision
The parliament approved the proposal, meaning the Prison and Probation Service will get updated legal support to use modern technology and data management starting April 1, 2026.
Does this affect you?
- Prison and Probation staff: They gain clearer legal guidelines and better technical tools to manage security and daily operations.
- Inmates and clients: Their personal data will be handled under updated privacy protections while being subject to new security measures like facial recognition.
In Practice
- The Prison and Probation Service can use facial recognition technology to improve security.
- Data handling processes will be modernized to better support the execution of sentences.
- Privacy protections for individuals are strengthened alongside the new technical capabilities.
- The new rules will be fully implemented across the country starting April 1, 2026.