Staatsschutz- und Nachrichtendienst-Gesetz, Sicherheitspolizeigesetz u.a., Änderung

This is an Austrian government bill (Regierungsvorlage) amending the Staatsschutz- und Nachrichtendienst-Gesetz, the Sicherheitspolizeigesetz and related laws. These statutes govern the powers of Austria's state protection and intelligence services and the police's security functions. The bill concerns how security authorities gather information, cooperate and oversee their work. The changes would primarily affect security and intelligence authorities, the police, and individuals whose data or communications may be subject to surveillance or information gathering. Courts and oversight bodies may also see changes in their review roles. The bill was subject to a recorded vote in the National Council.