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French government considers law that would outlaw strong encryption

France, rocked by deadly terrorist attacks, is attempting to cut off future attacks before they happen.

On Jan 12, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Cartoonists boycott prestigious Angoulême comics awards over the absence of female nominees

The Angoulême Festival is like the Oscars for comics, and this year all 30 Grand Prize nominees are men.

On Jan 6, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Here’s the defiant cover of Charlie Hebdo’s ‘1 year after’ special issue

The magazine will also feature a scathing editorial condemning religious extremism.

On Jan 4, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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France says it won’t ban Tor, but the threat to anonymity is still real

France needs to stop its attack on anonymity.

On Dec 10, 2015 by Brett Solomon, Gustaf Bjorksten

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France’s rising far-right party opposes expanded surveillance to protect themselves

France's National Front party poses an unusual problem for Internet freedom advocates.

On Dec 10, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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France will not ban Wi-Fi or Tor, prime minister says

'A ban of Wi-Fi is not a course of action envisaged.'

On Dec 10, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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France considers restrictions on Tor and public Wi-Fi

Both pieces of legislation could appear as soon as next year.

On Dec 6, 2015 by Kate Conger

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E.U. officials want U.S. tech companies to add encryption backdoors

Governments want tech companies to make their work easier.

On Dec 4, 2015 by Eric Geller

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When is it OK to remove the French flag from your Facebook profile?

How soon is too soon?

On Dec 4, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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More surveillance in France won’t stop another Paris attack

Intelligence gathering isn't always that intelligent.

On Nov 25, 2015 by Nico Lang

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France sees rise in cyberattacks surrounding Paris bombings

A disturbing increase.

On Nov 20, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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2 dead in French siege targeting Paris attack ringleader

A woman blew herself up with a suicide belt when confronted by authorities.

On Nov 18, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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Charlie Hebdo stands up to ISIS with new cover on Paris attacks

The terrorists killed 129 people last Friday. But Charlie Hebdo isn't backing down.

On Nov 17, 2015 by William Turton

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Alleged ISIS video threatens Paris-style attacks in Washington

Alleged Islamic State members threaten more bloodshed in Europe and in the U.S. capital.

On Nov 16, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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Obama announces new intel-sharing agreement with France

U.S. pledges to give France as much ISIS intelligence as 'allowed by existing law and policy.'

On Nov 16, 2015 by Kevin Collier