§ 9 HmbDSG
Video surveillance
(1)The observation of publicly accessible areas by means of optical-electronic devices (video observation) shall only be permissible to the extent and for as long as it is necessary 1. for the performance of the tasks of public bodies, or 2. for the exercise of domiciliary rights, and there are no indications that the legitimate interests of the data subjects outweigh those purposes. The observation of non-publicly accessible areas shall, in addition to the requirements set out in sentence 1, only be permissible to the extent and for as long as it is necessary to avert dangers to life, limb or liberty of a person or to significant tangible or intangible assets.
(2)The storage (video recording) or use of data collected pursuant to paragraph 1 shall be permissible to the extent and for as long as it is necessary to achieve the pursued purpose and there are no indications that the legitimate interests of the data subjects outweigh those purposes. Processing for a different purpose shall only be permissible where it is necessary for the prosecution of criminal offences or for averting dangers to life, limb or liberty of a person or to significant tangible or intangible assets.
(3)Video observation and video recording as well as the responsible body shall be made identifiable by appropriate measures at the earliest possible time. zur Einzelansicht § 9