Interior Ministry Uses Surveillance Software.
The German government has renewed a license for surveillance software. Privacy groups are worried about how the software is used. This is causing debate about government control of data.
The German Ministry of the Interior uses surveillance software. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) also uses the same system. Critics say the software collects too much data. They worry about privacy violations. The government is not explaining what the software can do.
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Highlights
Software Licenses Extended
The German Ministry of the Interior extended licenses for surveillance software.
US ICE Uses Software
The software is also used by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Privacy Concerns Raised
Privacy advocates are worried about mass surveillance.
Ministry Not Providing Details
The Ministry is not sharing information about the software's capabilities.
Criticism of Government Use
German officials criticize the Interior Ministry's use of the surveillance software.