[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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