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the members of parliament in the camp of President Emmanuel Macron inserted an amendment limiting the use of remote spying to “when justified by the nature and seriousness of the crime” and “for a strictly proportional duration.” They noted that a judge must approve any use of the provision, while the total duration of the surveillance cannot exceed six months.

Oh okay, required judge approval, time limits and serious crimes only is something at least...

They said sensitive professions, including doctors, journalists, lawyers, judges and MPs, would not be legitimate targets.

Ah, yes. So none of the ruling class then have to be concerned then, their positions will always be deemed somehow "too sensitive" for the provision to apply.

Another helpful tool in white collar crime for those with existing resources, and blue collar criminals can continue to be made an example of to convince everyone that the justice system is functioning well. I hope this article is just overstating the actual issues for fearmongering, for the French people's sake.