-Caveat Lector- AGREEMENT REACHED TO PERMIT CROSS-MONITORING OF CITIZENS: EU Plan to Open Telecoms Comes Under Attack - The European Union is laying the foundation for an agreement that will allow law enforcement officials to eavesdrop on Internet, fax and mobile phone conversations and will force the communications providers to foot the bill. . . . . The plan, known as Enfopol 98, was tabled behind closed doors by the European Justice and Home Affairs Council in December. Its purpose is to combat serious crime, such as drug trafficking, child abuse and terrorism. . . . . But it has been criticised by the Green Party MEP, Ms Patricia McKenna, for what she described as its "unacceptable" secrecy. . . . . there is no clear definition of what constitutes a serious crime, and that law enforcement officials do not have to obtain a court order before an interception. . . . . Enfopol will enable police to track and record email and mobile phone calls across international boundaries. . . . . Internet service providers must provide police forces with access to their computer systems so that they can track email traffic. . . . . The agreement also includes a memorandum of understanding between Europe, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Norway. So law enforcement officials from any of these states can eavesdrop on each other's citizens. . . . . DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
