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Lawmakers approve bill allowing French police to tap devices to locate suspects

by blessedwhiskers on 7/18/23, 9:50 PM with 2 comments

• by qawwads on 7/18/23, 11:00 PM

  >limited to suspects involved in terrorism, organized crime and other illegal activities punishable by five or more years in prison.

  Considering how high the bar is to consider someone a suspect, anyone could become a target.

• by jjgreen on 7/18/23, 9:55 PM

  Certain professionals, including journalists, lawyers, and members of the parliament, would be exempt.

  Quelle surprise !