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Explore the controversial use of Palantir's data analysis software by German police forces in this 57-minute conference talk from 39C3. Examine who currently uses Palantir software in Germany and which organizations plan to adopt it in the near future, while analyzing the legal requirements for deploying such analytical tools. Investigate the implications of Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt's plans for implementing Palantir systems across federal police agencies. Learn how Palantir's Gotham software processes both structured and unstructured information from police databases for law enforcement and military applications, despite its opaque analytical methods remaining hidden from public scrutiny, legislators, and oversight bodies. Understand the legal complexities surrounding the deployment of such analysis tools in Germany, particularly following the Federal Constitutional Court's 2023 ruling that established clear boundaries for police data analysis. Discover the current developments at federal and state levels, including existing contracts and planned implementations across multiple German states, as well as heated discussions regarding deployment for the Federal Criminal Police Office and Federal Police. Gain insights into the functionality of Gotham software and the associated risks, while examining ongoing constitutional complaints filed by the GFF and CCC in Hessen, Hamburg, and Bavaria to enforce legal requirements and protect civil liberties.
