Swedish Eavesdropping Law Ignites Uproar
Swedes have bombarded lawmakers with more than 1 million e-mails protesting the country’s new eavesdropping law, adding to the growing public outcry over the measure, an official said Monday. The contentious bill allows officials to eavesdrop on all cross-border e-mail and telephone traffic. The government plans to implement it in January. The bill was passed June 18 in a 142-138 vote despite nationwide protests that are still continuing. Critics say the law will encroach on privacy and jeopardize civil liberties. Supporters claim it is needed to fight international crime and terrorism.
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Swedish Eavesdropping Law Ignites Uproar
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