The new law allows police to use AI technology in surveillance cameras to find and identify suspects, but the crime must be serious enough to carry a sentence of four years in prison or more.
Even someone who has been convicted of a serious crime and is absconding can be traced. The same applies if there is an imminent risk that a person will commit a serious crime that could harm someone else.
Victims of kidnapping, human trafficking or human exploitation should also be identified through AI in real time.
The bill has been criticized as an intrusive surveillance tool. The new law states that its use must be proportionate and require permission from a prosecutor or court.
However, in urgent cases, the technology may be used without permission and then an application must be made within 24 hours.
The law will enter into force on July 1, 2026.
