
Madise: põhiõigusi piirava tehnoloogia jaoks ei tohi kulutada raha
Madise: No money should be spent on technology that restricts fundamental rights
Õiguskantsler Ülle Madise ütleb, et riigikogu peab seadustega määrama, millal tohib inimeste andmeid koguda ja kasutada.
Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise says that the Riigikogu must determine by law when it is permissible to collect and use people's data.
Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise says that the Riigikogu must clearly determine by law for what purposes it is permissible to collect and use people's data. Additionally, it must ensure that the data is not misused. Madise told the newspaper Delfi that people must always think about how data might be misused and what harm it could cause. Madise says that a surveillance society is dangerous. It allows authoritarian powers to hinder freedom and resistance. She adds that such a risk must not be taken. There are people who, due to fear or anger, desire harsh governance and the restriction of human rights. Madise says that such powerholders always exist, even in a democratic state. Madise adds that the state collects data compulsorily and uses it in the same way. She says that the state must not spend money or take on obligations for technology that restricts fundamental rights before the relevant law has been passed and the president has proclaimed it. Last week, it emerged that the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) director Egert Belitšev initiated an audit on the use of the number plate recognition system. The audit will assess the system's use, its legal basis, and the logging of data. The PPA uses license plate recognition technology. Cameras are mainly located on highways and traffic junctions. The camera detects the vehicle's license plate and takes a photo of it. It is stored in the police database without personal data. Every query is logged and the logs are retained even after the data is deleted. Last year, the Chancellor of Justice sent a memorandum to the Ministry of Justice. It stated that the use of cameras in public spaces brings new dangers. Additionally, old threats are amplified because data processing capabilities are increasing.