The LOPSI regulations enable police with a court order to gain direct access to any computer files, including the information stored on servers.
RSF says this new bill, coupled with 2001 regulations on security and the European Parliament's recently passed directive on the protection of telecommunications data, will further threaten journalists' ability to protect their sources.
Sources:
www.ifex.org
Free daily newsletter
If you like our news and feature articles, you can sign up to receive our free daily (Mon-Fri) email newsletter (mobile friendly).
Related articles
- Journalists take on European Parliament over MEP allowances
- Hungary media law having 'chilling effect' on press freedom
- European Parliament names journalism prize winners
- European parliament insists on further changes to Hungary's media law
- European parliament delays vote on Hungary's controversial media law
