France's top court seeks better data protection for job seekers in anti-fraud law

France's top constitutional judges have called for enhanced data protection for job seekers affected by a new anti-fraud law. The Constitutional Council issued a ruling on Thursday, expressing reservations about a specific clause in the legislation.

The contested provision aims to broaden access to data held by France Travail, the national employment agency, to better detect and prevent fraud. However, the council believes this expansion could compromise the privacy of individuals registered with the service.

In its decision, the institution stipulated that the law could only be enacted if certain conditions were met, emphasizing the need for robust safeguards to protect the personal information of job applicants. The ruling highlights a growing tension between the state's efforts to combat fraud and the fundamental right to privacy.