Taylor Swift and John Mayer dated for less than a year after meeting — and then collaborating — in mid-2009. Learn about their full relationship here.
Taylor Swift and John Mayer dated for less than a year after meeting — and then collaborating — in mid-2009. Learn about their full relationship here.
Robert De Niro’s grandson, Leandro, died at the age of 19 on July 2 after a drug overdose.
Robert De Niro’s grandson, Leandro, died at the age of 19 on July 2 after a drug overdose.
The original Lydia Deetz was seen in full costume, filming a wedding scene alongside ‘Wednesday’ actress Jenna Ortega!
The original Lydia Deetz was seen in full costume, filming a wedding scene alongside ‘Wednesday’ actress Jenna Ortega!
Two days after celebrating the Fourth of July with her family, Jennifer Lopez took to Instagram to show off her ‘makeup-free glow’ using her own skincare line.
Two days after celebrating the Fourth of July with her family, Jennifer Lopez took to Instagram to show off her ‘makeup-free glow’ using her own skincare line.
Britney Spears wants an apology after she was allegedly slapped by a security guard while in Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Britney Spears wants an apology after she was allegedly slapped by a security guard while in Las Vegas on Wednesday.
French law enforcement may soon have far-reaching authority to snoop on alleged criminals. Lawmakers in France’s National Assembly have passed a bill that lets police surveil suspects by remotely activating cameras, microphones and GPS location systems on phones and other devices. A judge will have to approve use of the powers, and the recently amended bill forbids use against journalists, lawyers and other “sensitive professions,” according to Le Monde. The measure is also meant to limit use to serious cases, and only for a maximum of six months. Geolocation would be limited to crimes that are punishable by at least five years in prison.
An earlier version of the bill passed the Senate, but the amendment will require that legislative body’s approval before it can become law.
Civil liberties advocates are alarmed. The digital rights group La Quadrature du Net previously pointed out the potential for abuse. As the bill isn’t clear about what constitutes a serious crime, there are fears the French government might use this to target environmental activists and others who aren’t grave threats. The organization also notes that worrying security policies have a habit of expanding to less serious crimes. Genetic registration was only used for sex offenders at first, La Quadrature says, but is now being used for most crimes.
The group further notes that the remote access may depend on security vulnerabilities. Police would be exploiting security holes instead of telling manufacturers how to patch those holes, La Quadrature says.
Justice Minister Éric Dupond-Moretti says the powers would only be used for “dozens” of cases per year, and that this was “far away” from the surveillance state of Orwell’s 1984. It will save lives, the politician argues.
The legislation comes as concerns about government device surveillance are growing. There’s been a backlash against NSO Group, whose Pegasus spyware has allegedly been misused to spy on dissidents, activists and even politicians. While the French bill is more focused, it’s not exactly reassuring to those worried about government overreach.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/french-assembly-passes-bill-allowing-police-to-remotely-activate-phone-cameras-and-microphones-for-surveillance-210539401.html?src=rss
One day after a judge reportedly ordered Kevin Costner’s estranged wife to vacate his home, a Jul. 6 report claims that Christine doesn’t think the actor’s child support offer is sufficient.
One day after a judge reportedly ordered Kevin Costner’s estranged wife to vacate his home, a Jul. 6 report claims that Christine doesn’t think the actor’s child support offer is sufficient.
The former ‘Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica’ star seemed to take a pointed swipe at her ex-husband Nick Lachey, whom she starred with on the reality show.
The former ‘Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica’ star seemed to take a pointed swipe at her ex-husband Nick Lachey, whom she starred with on the reality show.
The entire cast of ‘RHONJ’ is returning for season 14, according to a new report. Here’s what we know about that, the filming schedule and more!
The entire cast of ‘RHONJ’ is returning for season 14, according to a new report. Here’s what we know about that, the filming schedule and more!
The PDA came just one day after Kate Middleton was seen with her hand on her husband’s rear end in Scotland. Check out both photos here.
The PDA came just one day after Kate Middleton was seen with her hand on her husband’s rear end in Scotland. Check out both photos here.
