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Lawmakers approve bill allowing French police to tap devices to locate suspects (apnews.com)
3 points by blessedwhiskers 1065 days ago
2 comments
qawwads 1065 days ago
>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.

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jjgreen 1065 days ago
Certain professionals, including journalists, lawyers, and members of the parliament, would be exempt.

Quelle surprise !

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