The new draft on cameras has progressed. Carri Ginter says some things are unclear. The main issue is the concept of security. It is not clear enough. Ginter asks what security camera use means.
Ginter says external control is needed. The control should show whether the cameras are installed correctly. It is also necessary to check if the cameras are really needed.
Interior Minister Igor Taro said that only those who need it can see the data. Ginter believes the number of people with access should be reduced. He asks whether people trust their data to thousands of people.
Ginter also asks what happens to cameras that do not detect license plates. He also asks which cameras have been removed and how people are informed when their data is viewed.
Ginter believes experts should address these issues. He says camera recordings show where and when someone moved.
The Riigikogu says the government should clarify how the cameras work. Security now also includes threat prevention. Currently, the draft allows recording all cars that pass by the camera.
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs did not agree with this concept. They say cameras should only work in case of a specific threat.
The new draft also allows the Tax and Customs Board to use police data. The data is kept for two years. After that, it must be deleted.