Sweden allows police to tap phones without permission

Sweden will allow intelligence agencies and police to have access to cross-border internet and telephone traffic.The law will allow the agencies to monitor internet use as well as content from emails, phone calls and text messages.The bill was passed 143 to 138 but had to be altered slightly to improve protection of citizens' rights.The revised proposal provides for increased oversight from the Swedish Data Iection Board, a public authority, and a new parliamentary committee.Currently, Swedish police can only apply for permission to monitor phone and internet traffic in the investigation of serious crimes.

Sweden will allow intelligence agencies and police to have access to cross-border internet and telephone traffic.The law will allow the agencies to monitor internet use as well as content from emails, phone calls and text messages.The bill was passed 143 to 138 but had to be altered slightly to improve ... ...of citizens' rights.The revised proposal provides for increased oversight from the Swedish Data I ection Board, a public authority, and a new parliamentary committee.Currently, Swedish police can only apply for permission to monitor phone and internet traffic in the investigation of serious crimes.

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