The amendment, to article 15 of the 1997 European Directive on the Protection of Telecommunications Data and Information, would also give authorities the right to intercept phone calls and emails. It was to be considered by the European Parliament on 29 May (2002).
"The trend towards abuse in the name of security since the September 11 attacks must not lead to laws reducing freedom of expression for Europeans," said RSF Secretary-General Robert MZ
"[The passage of] such an article would jeopardise the right of journalists not to reveal their sources, as well as the confidentiality of professional and personal communications, by allowing unrestricted interception, storage and inspection of the content of phone calls, faxes, emails and web navigation," Mr MZ
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