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May 7, 2015

French Parliament Advances Sweeping Surveillance Law 
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French lawmakers have advanced a measure that would greatly increase
government surveillance while minimizing judicial oversight. The
legislation would let intelligence agencies tap phones and computers,
install bugs in cars and homes, and monitor anyone associated with
surveillance targets. Government agents would also be allowed to sift
through bulk data similar to the NSA in the United States. The bill now
goes to the French Senate, which is expected to vote in favor.

 

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