In a well-intentioned yet dangerous move to fight online fraud, France is on the verge of forcing browsers to create a dystopian technical capability. Article 6 (para II and III) of the SREN Bill would force browser providers to create the means to mandatorily block websites present on a government provided list.

I don’t agree that it’s “well-intentioned” at all but the article goes on to point out the potential for abuse by copyright holders.

cross-posted from: https://radiation.party/post/64123

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  • omeara4pheonixEnglish
    9·
    1 year ago

    Eh, it’s unenforceable. Just theater from a bunch of politicians that don’t understand the technology. I wouldn’t worry about it.

    • jcit878@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      when in history did a law being unenforceable stop clueless politicians trying anyway?

      • omeara4pheonixEnglish
        3·
        1 year ago

        I’m not saying they won’t try, just that it doesn’t matter. They have no power here