{"id":291,"date":"2015-04-22T00:56:39","date_gmt":"2015-04-22T08:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/netpolicy\/?p=291"},"modified":"2015-04-22T00:56:39","modified_gmt":"2015-04-22T08:56:39","slug":"mozilla-speaks-out-on-french-intelligence-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/netpolicy\/2015\/04\/22\/mozilla-speaks-out-on-french-intelligence-bill\/","title":{"rendered":"Mozilla speaks out on French intelligence bill"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since Snowden, we have seen increasing government conversations about the appropriate limits of surveillance; Some states have sought to restrict their own access to information and others have focused on restricting access from other governments. Generally, we like this focus and support these kinds of efforts<\/a>. However, we are deeply concerned about recent reports about an intelligence bill currently being negotiated in France. The French government is rushing this proposal through Parliament, with little to no consultation of key stakeholders, and the actual provisions under discussion seem to be changing often.<\/p>\n

The proposals that have been made public — including those allowing for bulk collection of metadata, automated algorithmic analysis of user communications, and efforts to weaken encryption — threaten Internet infrastructure, user privacy, and data security. Not only are we concerned about the content of these proposals, but given our own commitment to openness, we are equally concerned by the manner in which this legislation is being developed. Secrecy and closed door discussions rarely create strong legislation.<\/p>\n

While the specific provisions continue to change in this fast-moving political environment, Mozilla joins numerous French institutions, businesses, and civil society organizations in expressing deep concern about the proposals being put forward by the French government. In particular, we would oppose any law that:<\/p>\n