The French government is close to passing a new law that threatens the free internet,Mozillahas warned.
NamedSREN, the bill ostensibly aims to fight online fraud, but itsapproach has sparked alarm.
The concerns centre on a requirement forweb browsersto block sites listed on a government-provided list.
Critics fear that the plan will turn browsers into censorship tools.
Tiwari advocates an alternative approach to tackling online fraud.
Instead of integratinggovernment block lists within browsers, hesuggests using existing malware and phishing protection solutions.
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Thus far, the plea appears to have fallen on deaf ears.
The French government is currently fast-tracking the bill, and aims to vote on the proposals this autumn.
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He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
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