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French prosecutor investigates U.S. Prism spying scheme
Source: Reuters
French prosecutor investigates U.S. Prism spying scheme
PARIS | Wed Aug 28, 2013 12:16pm EDT
(Reuters) - The Paris prosecutor's office said on Wednesday it had launched a preliminary investigation into the U.S. National Security Agency's Prism surveillance program after French rights groups complained it was snooping on citizens' emails and phone calls.
The probe, which was opened in mid-July, followed a legal complaint earlier that month by two human rights groups denouncing U.S. spying methods revealed by former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.
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The prosecutor's office said it had ordered investigating police to examine claims of fraudulent access to an automated data processing system, collection of personal data by fraudulent means and willful violation of the intimacy of private life.
In a preliminary investigation, police determine whether there is enough evidence to open a formal investigation.
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PARIS | Wed Aug 28, 2013 12:16pm EDT
(Reuters) - The Paris prosecutor's office said on Wednesday it had launched a preliminary investigation into the U.S. National Security Agency's Prism surveillance program after French rights groups complained it was snooping on citizens' emails and phone calls.
The probe, which was opened in mid-July, followed a legal complaint earlier that month by two human rights groups denouncing U.S. spying methods revealed by former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.
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The prosecutor's office said it had ordered investigating police to examine claims of fraudulent access to an automated data processing system, collection of personal data by fraudulent means and willful violation of the intimacy of private life.
In a preliminary investigation, police determine whether there is enough evidence to open a formal investigation.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/28/us-usa-security-france-idUSBRE97R0WE20130828
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