Video surveillance of the cantonal police task force during the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC)
NewsDuring the Eurovision Song Contest, the bicantonal emergency response organization will monitor various public spaces within the festival perimeter using video cameras. The surveillance is for public safety purposes. You can find all the information about video surveillance here.
Operation of a fixed video surveillance system
During the ESC, the cantonal police will operate its own fixed video surveillance system with a total of 12 cameras at five locations in public areas (see overview map below).
The following areas and streets will be monitored: Steinenvorstadt and parts of Heuwaage, Stänzlergasse, and Steinenstapfelberg; Barfüsserplatz and parts (entrance areas) of Steinenberg, Gerbergasse, and Streitgasse; Unterer and Oberer Rheinweg, as well as the Rhine embankment and the Rhine between Johanniterbrücke and Wettsteinbrücke.
Legal
This surveillance is based on § 17 of the Information and Data Protection Act of the Canton of Basel-Stadt.
Purpose
The video surveillance system is intended to prevent criminal acts and detect them in good time. It is also intended to aid in the reconstruction, investigation, and prosecution of criminal acts and to enable the coordination and deployment of resources.
Operating
The video surveillance system is in operation around the clock from May 10 to May 18, 2025.
Transmission and recording
The video data is not accessible to the public. The video images are transmitted in real time to the situation center of the emergency services and security authorities (EO BORS ESC) via a secure and encrypted connection and recorded there.
Disclosure
The data will only be disclosed for use in criminal or civil proceedings.
Deletion
The maximum storage period is 48 hours. After this time, the recordings are automatically deleted and are no longer available.
Map of the monitored perimeter
Here you can download a map showing the camera positions and angles, as well as the monitored perimeters.