Agenda Profile: Helmen Kütt
Inquiry regarding the cessation of number plate recognition cameras (no. 793)
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is directed toward the transparency and procedural fairness of state surveillance (license plate recognition cameras). The speaker emphasizes the necessity of informing citizens whose data was queried but against whom no proceedings were initiated, in order to prevent an atmosphere of insecurity and suspicion. This position is strongly value-based, centering on integrity and the right to share information with the people concerned.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker frankly admits that the topic (internal security, data usage) is not his area of expertise, nor is he an expert on it. He is nevertheless able to analyze the minister's responses and observe procedural differences in the quality of justification for inquiries made by the Tax and Customs Board versus the Police. The expertise is rather focused on procedural oversight and issues of fairness.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is polite and questioning, beginning by thanking the Minister for the answers and explanations. The speaker employs logical argumentation, focusing on procedural injustice and appealing to values such as honesty and justice. The tone is concerned, emphasizing that acting behind people's backs creates insecurity and doubt.
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Activity Patterns
Lack of data
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Opposition Stance
The criticism targets the procedural deficiencies of state authorities (especially the Tax and Customs Board) when substantiating their inquiries. The speaker objects to the practice of failing to inform individuals about the use of their data if no formal proceedings ensue, deeming this practice to cause a sense of insecurity.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is respectful and constructive, thanking the Minister of the Interior for the answers and posing a follow-up question to gain clarification. The goal is to find a better and fairer solution regarding data usage procedures, not to be confrontational.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national internal security and law enforcement issues, covering the activities of the Tax and Customs Board and the Police and Border Guard Board. No regional focus has been specified.
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Economic Views
Lack of data
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is the balance between civil liberties and national security, emphasizing the need for greater transparency in data collection. The speaker advocates for informing citizens in order to reduce the insecurity and suspicion that arise from activities carried out "behind their backs."
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is aimed at overseeing the implementation of existing legal acts and ensuring procedural correctness. The speaker is addressing an interpellation concerning license plate recognition cameras, focusing on the deficiencies identified by the Chancellor of Justice and internal control.
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