https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Denmark in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Facial recognition technology could be a “huge advantage” for police, a senior Copenhagen officer has said in an interview. https://www.thelocal.dk/20191024/denmark-copenhagen-police-calls-for-use-of-facial-recognition-tech Thu, 24 Oct 2019 15:26:03 +0200 denmark-copenhagen-police-calls-for-use-of-facial-recognition-tech Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said her government wants to “massively” ramp up public surveillance. https://www.thelocal.dk/20191009/denmarks-prime-minister-promises-massive-public-surveillance-intensification Wed, 09 Oct 2019 17:33:57 +0200 denmarks-prime-minister-promises-massive-public-surveillance-intensification 100 security cameras are to be installed at 50 different locations in Copenhagen as part of an anti-gang initiative. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180118/copenhagen-to-use-100-security-cameras-to-combat-gang-crime Thu, 18 Jan 2018 11:45:31 +0100 copenhagen-to-use-100-security-cameras-to-combat-gang-crime Denmark sold technology enabling Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar to monitor critics of their regimes with the approval of state authorities, according to a report. https://www.thelocal.dk/20170615/denmark-sold-surveillance-equipment-to-oppressive-gulf-states-report Thu, 15 Jun 2017 13:13:46 +0200 denmark-sold-surveillance-equipment-to-oppressive-gulf-states-report Six out of ten Danes want increased surveillance such as CCTV cameras in public places to help prevent terrorism, according to a new survey. https://www.thelocal.dk/20170515/60-percent-of-danes-want-more-surveillance-survey Mon, 15 May 2017 12:53:39 +0200 60-percent-of-danes-want-more-surveillance-survey A Danish lawyer is taking his complaint to the Supreme Court over the decision to allow police in another country to bug a vehicle in Denmark. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160719/foreign-cops-allowed-to-eavesdrop-in-denmark Tue, 19 Jul 2016 17:26:16 +0200 foreign-cops-allowed-to-eavesdrop-in-denmark The Danish government's controversial plan to reintroduce reintroduce the mass collection of data on residents’ internet use has been dropped after an analysis showed that it would cost upwards of one billion kroner. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160317/denmark-drops-expensive-online-monitoring-plans Thu, 17 Mar 2016 16:04:33 +0100 denmark-drops-expensive-online-monitoring-plans In an open letter to Justice Minister Søren Pind, 25 prominent Danish organizations have spoken out against plans to monitor internet use. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160209/danish-online-snooping-bill-legally-flawed Tue, 09 Feb 2016 15:23:52 +0100 danish-online-snooping-bill-legally-flawed The Danish telecommunications industry has expressed concerns over the Justice Ministry’s plan to reintroduce so-called internet session logging, the registration of residents’ online activity. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160129/denmark-eyes-massive-online-surveillance-of-citizens Fri, 29 Jan 2016 16:59:59 +0100 denmark-eyes-massive-online-surveillance-of-citizens A proposal that would have given Danish military spooks broader powers than the NSA has now been changed after "a constructive and fruitful debate”. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150318/denmark-scales-back-controversial-intelligence-reach Wed, 18 Mar 2015 11:57:18 +0100 denmark-scales-back-controversial-intelligence-reach Amnesty International criticized Denmark in its annual report for its failure to investigate unlawful surveillance practices and for placing restrictions on Syrian asylum seekers. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150225/amnesty-slams-denmark-for-refugee-restrictions Wed, 25 Feb 2015 15:11:00 +0100 amnesty-slams-denmark-for-refugee-restrictions As part of the government's new counter-terror measures, the Danish Defence Intelligence Service is given the ability to conduct surveillance on citizens abroad without a court order – something that not even the NSA or GCHQ can do. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150225/danish-military-spooks-to-get-more-power-than-nsa Wed, 25 Feb 2015 09:57:00 +0100 danish-military-spooks-to-get-more-power-than-nsa Denmark’s police and security services have refused to disclose whether they are using fake mobile base stations to intercept and record phone calls, leading IT security specialists to suspect them of already operating the devices. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150126/danish-police-accused-of-using-fake-base-stations Mon, 26 Jan 2015 13:31:00 +0100 danish-police-accused-of-using-fake-base-stations 'Citizenfour' was easily the most talked-about film at this year's Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival and our reviewer says it offers a fascinating look behind one of the most important stories of our time. https://www.thelocal.dk/20141117/snowden-doc-lives-up-to-the-hype Mon, 17 Nov 2014 09:16:48 +0100 snowden-doc-lives-up-to-the-hype Sensitive information was available for all to see online for nearly an hour, adding fuel to the fire for those who say the CPR number system should be replaced. https://www.thelocal.dk/20140703/900000-social-security-numbers-leaked Thu, 03 Jul 2014 13:28:09 +0200 900000-social-security-numbers-leaked Newly-obtained documents reveal that Denmark has been "in good company" with American intelligence agencies since the 1990s. https://www.thelocal.dk/20140630/denmarks-collobaration-with-us Mon, 30 Jun 2014 14:28:00 +0200 denmarks-collobaration-with-us For the first time since 1988, a Danish defence minister has directly addressed whether Denmark's 'war rule' is in effect. Nicolai Wammen said he broke with tradition in order to avoid "myths" surrounding recent surveillance revelations. https://www.thelocal.dk/20140624/its-finally-official-denmark-is-not-at-war Tue, 24 Jun 2014 18:27:00 +0200 its-finally-official-denmark-is-not-at-war