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[FYI] FBI Adds to Wiretap Wish List



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FBI Adds to Wiretap Wish List  

Posted by michael on Saturday March 13, @04:08AM from the can-we-hear-
you-now? dept.  

WorkEmail writes "A far-reaching proposal from the FBI, made public 
Friday, would require all broadband Internet providers, including 
cable modem and DSL companies, to rewire their networks to support 
easy wiretapping by police. The FBI's request to the Federal 
Communications Commission aims to give police ready access to any 
form of Internet-based communications. If approved as drafted, the 
proposal could dramatically expand the scope of the agency's wiretap 
powers, raise costs for cable broadband companies and complicate 
Internet product development."  

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