Background & Purpose

To ensure transparency, the government must report annually on how secret surveillance tools, such as wiretapping and camera monitoring, are used to fight crime. The parliament reviewed this data to ensure the tools are effective.

The Decision

The parliament accepted the government's report and decided not to change any current rules or increase funding for oversight bodies.

Does this affect you?

  • Law enforcement agencies: These authorities can continue using secret surveillance tools under the existing legal framework without new reporting requirements.
  • The general public: Citizens are informed that the parliament has reviewed the use of secret surveillance and found it to be a useful tool for crime investigation.

In Practice

  • The government's report on secret surveillance for 2024 is now officially archived.
  • No new legal requirements or changes to how surveillance is reported were introduced.
  • The current methods for monitoring and reporting on secret surveillance remain unchanged.
  • The parliament confirmed that these tools are considered useful for solving crimes.