Sweden approves wiretapping law
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Sweden's parliament has approved controversial new laws allowing authorities to spy on cross-border e-mail and telephone traffic.
The country's intelligence bureau will be able to scan international calls, faxes and e-mails.
The measure was passed by a narrow majority after a heated debate in the Stockholm parliament.
Critics say it threatens civil liberties and represents Europe's most far-reaching eavesdropping plan.
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Full story at link by BBC NEWS | Europe
The country's intelligence bureau will be able to scan international calls, faxes and e-mails.
The measure was passed by a narrow majority after a heated debate in the Stockholm parliament.
Critics say it threatens civil liberties and represents Europe's most far-reaching eavesdropping plan.
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Full story at link by BBC NEWS | Europe
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RonenA
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FUCK. just when Sweden was awesome...
- 4 years ago
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RonenA
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fuckbush
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welcome to america, sweden
- 4 years ago
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fuckbush
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greggyg
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Where will thepiratebay move their servers now.
- 4 years ago
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greggyg
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Dmitri_Molotov
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greggyg:
Switzerland, or Holland I'm guessing.
- 4 years ago
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Dmitri_Molotov
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Paratus
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I'm sure this is all George Bushs fault. Perhaps he has a second job. (sarcasm off)
- 4 years ago
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Paratus
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nodonjuan
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The US is a real trend setter, huh?
- 4 years ago
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nodonjuan
