France wants more control over the Internet

Never let a crisis go to waste
https://www.rt.com/news/324979-france-security-tor-internet/

 

From article:
"France wants to introduce security measures which could outlaw the use of encrypting software for anonymous connections and public Wi-Fi..."
So that means "security" measures that wouldn't increase security and would OTOH lower privacy and freedom. Logical...

 

It's been that since 9/11

 

Logical for a system evolving to a global fascist government.
This is the classic "Problem > Reaction > Solution" formula.
But please don't reply to my comment this way hopefully won't derive into a political topic which is not allowed.

 

I question how far this would go. What I think has happened here is that the French government has asked its agencies what potential options could we employ to secure France. I think that the proposed options were deliberately leaked to see what level of outrage the public would have against them. Then if the outrage is excessive then they can denounce any knowledge.
It is also possible that this is a distraction so that they could introduce something more moderate and less likely to be unconstitutional.

 

if French Gov. want introduce some not "popular" or "troublemaking" laws , they do it when the National Assembly is at minimum representatives, so the law pass easier.

i think @driekus is right, they check the people 's reactions, the actual president is quite encline to step back on his announcements, he did before and will do in the future.

(note: i'm French)

 

What is your view on the legality/constitutionality of such a proposal in France?
I am in Canada and I dont believe there are constitutional barriers to a proposal like there are in he US. Curious if France has the same barriers.

 

Spoiler: Law adoption procedure in France

1. L’initiative
The initiative of the law belongs to both the Government and parliamentarians (MPs and senators). The Government is preparing bills and parliamentary legislative proposals.

2. The filing
Projects and legislative proposals should be examined by both houses of Parliament. The filing of a bill may take place either, except in certain cases, the Office of the National Assembly or the Senate. However, a bill must be made mandatory in the Office of the Parliamentary Assembly of the proponent.

3. The examination of the first meeting
The text is first examined by the parliamentary committee responsible for the field concerned by the future law. It appoints a rapporteur who studies the text and writes a report. It may, like other members of the Commission, propose changes to the text of the future law. These are amendments. The report is then adopted by the committee.

4. The vote of the first meeting
The bill or the bill after registration to the agenda can be discussed (e) by the first meeting in which it was filed (National Assembly or Senate, after a period of six weeks after filing). As applicable, deputies or senators first vote for each article and amendment, before voting on the whole text. Once adopted, the text is passed to the second assembly (Senate or National Assembly).

5. The shuttle between the two assemblies
The second meeting examined the text under the same rules after a period of four weeks after its transmission. Amendments may also be voted. The text must then returning to the first meeting to be examined again. This is the shuttle. During this phase, only the changed items are studied.

6. L’adoption
The project, or the bill, was adopted when passed in identical terms by the two assemblies. In case of disagreement, the Government may convene a joint committee. It is composed of 7 deputies and 7 senators who must propose a common text then voted by each assembly. If unsuccessful, a new reading of the text takes place in the two assemblies and the Government can give the last word to the National Assembly.

7. La promulgation
The text is then promulgated by the President within 15 days. During this period, the Chairman may request reconsideration of the text and the Constitutional Council can be seized to ensure that it is not contrary to the Constitution. The law promulgated comes into force after its publication in the Official Journal and decrees allow its implementation.

so all depend of the politics, if they are in favor or not, of course masses' voices may alter they decision especially near the elections

Not to say in France we have an organization that guard the french citizens privacy and personal datas.

for example, French websites must warn visitors that they use cookies.