France Passes Bill Allowing Police to Remotely Access Phones
Protestors clash with police in Nanterre, France last week after the killing of Nahel Merzouk.Image: Ameer Alhalbi (Getty Images)Amidst ongoing protests in France, the country has just passed a new bill that will allow police to remotely access suspects’ cameras, microphones, and GPS on cell phones and other devices.What Drew John Boyega Back Into Sci-Fi? | io9 InterviewAs reported by Le Monde, the bill has been criticized by the French people as a “snoopers” charter that allows police unfettered access to the location!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…