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French officials can monitor internet users in real time under new law

Clause that allows police and other agencies to spy without authorisation is passed weeks after France expressed outrage at NSA revelations.

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French intelligence and government officials will be able to spy on internet users in real time and without authorisation, under a law passed on Wednesday, reports The Guardian.

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