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From: JAB <here@is.invalid>
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Subject: Re: Signal will withdraw from Sweden
Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2025 08:07:19 -0600
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On Sun, 2 Mar 2025 12:01:34 +0100, D <nospam@example.net> wrote:

>As for sweden, it has been turned into a surveillance state. The police 
>can freely tap phones and infect laptops with just suspicion of crime. No 
>paperwork needed, and it can be filed afterwards.

If for the "rule of law," a law abiding citizen should not complain.

Years ago, law enforcement in US has examined bank transactions.
Congressional laws determine how much latitude they have.

USA PATRIOT Act, for instance, was a "law passed in 2001 to help the
United States fight terrorism. It was signed into law by President
George W. Bush."
https://www.fincen.gov/resources/statutes-regulations/usa-patriot-act