France Enacts Controversial Law Granting Police Remote Access to Citizens' Phones

France has passed a new bill that grants police the power to remotely access suspects' cameras, microphones, and GPS on cell phones and other devices, sparking criticism from the public. The bill allows police to activate cameras and microphones to record video and audio of suspects, but it will only apply to crimes punishable by a minimum of five years in jail. An amendment was added to the bill requiring judge approval for surveillance and limiting its duration to six months. The passing of the bill comes amidst ongoing protests in France over the death of a teenager at the hands of a police officer.