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Germany's proposed hack-back and surveillance laws raise constitutional concerns

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Germany's Cabinet has approved plans that would let state agencies break into computer systems to stop cyberattacks, and in rare cases this could happen automatically without a person checking first. Critics say the plans also widen surveillance, including internet face searches carried out by private firms, which may break EU and German rights rules.

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  1. Thu 5 NovemberGermany’s Proposed Hack-Back Powers and Outsourced Surveillance Are Testing Constitutional LimitsJust Security

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