The Saarland police have been using body cameras since 2015 to protect police officers and third parties from attacks. Since December 2020, the legal provisions for the use of body cameras have been incorporated into the Saarland Police Data Protection Act (SPolDVG). The relevant regulations can now be found in § 32 SPolDVG.
Would you like to use a body camera in Saarland? Let us advise you! ## When is the use of body cameras permitted in Saarland? Body cameras are mainly used in guard and patrol services. Image and sound recordings may be made in publicly accessible areas if there is a danger to life and limb. In private rooms, their use is only permitted if there is an urgent danger to persons. The further processing of such recordings is subject to judicial review in order to protect personal rights. Go directly to the legal basis: § 32 SPolDVG
How long can data recorded by body-cams be stored? In order to comply with data protection guidelines, data recorded by body-cams is deleted at the end of the shift, unless it is required for criminal prosecution. Storage is only permitted under strict legal requirements and in accordance with the dual control principle. ## Conclusion: How body-cams improve security in Saarland
The use of body-cams in Saarland continues to be clearly regulated by law and has proven to be an effective means of protecting police officers and citizens. Clear legal requirements and data protection-compliant processing of the recordings ensure that the video material is handled responsibly. In 2022, 90 new body-cams were purchased to optimally equip the emergency services. Experience to date shows that body-cams have a high preventive effect and contribute to the de-escalation of conflicts. Go directly to the legal basis: § 32 SPolDVG
Would you like to use a body-cam in Saarland? Let us advise you! To our guide for the GDPR-compliant use of body-cams