Technology is now showing its effect in every aspect of life. Human beings benefit from these developments in many sectors. Of course, these developments can go to frightening dimensions in some areas. A decision taken by the French government became the subject of public debate.
French law enforcement will use spyware to catch criminals
France is preparing to pass an interesting justice reform law. The law will pave the way for French law enforcement to use spyware, according to the newspaper Le Monde. Accordingly, law enforcement will be able to spy on criminals through their smartphones and other electronic devices.
With the spyware to be used, the microphone and camera on the devices of suspicious people will be accessed and GPS locations can be obtained. Of course, the law caused controversy among the public. The French Minister of Justice defended the law, saying “people’s lives will be saved”.
The scary point of spyware crimes!
Jacob Wayne John Keen has been making money for years with pirated software he designed at the age of 15. Keen was deciphered 9 years later.
The fact that the law was on the brink of controversy in France caused criticism. While Minister of Justice Éric Dupond-Moretti argues that this will affect “only dozens of cases a year”, there is a strong reaction from civil society organizations.
On the other hand, it is stated that the software in question will not be used for every crime. Accordingly, it is said to be used in cases such as crimes punishable by at least five years in prison, terrorist crimes and organized crimes. Of course, this statement did not relieve many people.
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