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Finland Weighs Home Surveillance

A government bill would move a sensitive boundary in Finnish intelligence, with the protection of people’s homes now heading for a parliamentary test.

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Odd Inge Teige
Nov 9

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Finland’s government submitted legislation on November 5 that would allow certain military intelligence methods inside permanent residences. The Defense Ministry announced the proposal the following day.

The change would remove an existing barrier around the home. Military intelligence authorities currently face a general …

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