Polish services gain new surveillance powers
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- Polish security services are being granted new powers to access international telecommunications traffic.
- The government cites an expected increase in hostile state activities as justification for the move.
- Officials assert that the privacy of Polish citizens will be protected.
Polish security services are set to receive expanded surveillance capabilities, including access to international telecommunications traffic. This significant expansion of powers comes amid concerns about national security and potential foreign interference.
The government has framed the decision as a necessary measure to counter anticipated threats. Officials stated that "in the coming years, there will be an intensification of activities by hostile states." This rationale suggests a proactive approach to safeguarding national interests against perceived external dangers.
In the coming years, there will be an intensification of activities by hostile states.
Despite the increased surveillance powers, authorities have emphasized that the privacy of Polish citizens remains a priority. They assure the public that safeguards are in place to ensure that individual privacy is not compromised by these new capabilities. The balance between national security and personal privacy is a key consideration in this policy shift.
The privacy of Poles is to remain inviolable.
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Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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