Government agrees on surveillance of messenger services:
VIENNA. At the Council of Ministers on Wednesday, the federal government agreed on the surveillance of ...
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Government Approves Strict Messenger Surveillance LawSurveillance allowed only under judge approval and strict safeguards; law expected to pass before summer for tech implementation.
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- The government agreed on monitoring messenger services solely under concrete threats and with a three-judge panel's authorization.
- Strict oversight is ensured by a legal protection officer and robust abuse prevention mechanisms.
- NEOS consented after significant amendments, though internal party dissent remains present.
- The law is set to be passed before summer, enabling expert involvement and acquisition of advanced compliance software.
That is a fundamental rights intrusion— Jörg Leichtfried, SPÖ State Secretary for State Protection, stated that the proposed surveillance constitutes a fundamental rights intrusion and that every such intrusion requires protection against abuse and safeguards.
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