Expansion of Biometric Surveillance in Germany's INPOL Database (netzpolitik.org)

• Facial recognition usage by criminal investigation offices doubled within a year.
• Increased frequency of biometric matches within the centralized INPOL system.
• Evidence of systemic bias against asylum seekers in identification processes.

"Usage of facial recognition software by German police authorities has more than doubled compared to last year. While the BKA-operated INPOL system generates more 'hits,' it faces severe criticism for algorithmic biases, particularly affecting asylum seekers. This surge highlights a push toward centralized biometric tracking and raises significant concerns regarding mass surveillance and civil liberties."