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Will the European Commission take legal action against any EU country for using spyware by the end of 2024?
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European Commission•EU•POLITICO•Greece•Panagiotis Kontoleon•Hellenic National Intelligence Service•EYP•Kontoleon
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EU Commission: Nations Can't Justify Spyware; Greece's Former Spy Chief Denies NSO Group's Pegasus Use from 2019-2022
Jul 27, 2024, 09:07 AM
The European Commission has stated that EU countries cannot use national security as a justification for deploying spyware, according to a document reviewed by POLITICO. This statement comes amid ongoing scrutiny of surveillance practices within the EU. In Greece, former intelligence chief Panagiotis Kontoleon has denied allegations that the Hellenic National Intelligence Service (EYP) used illegal spyware, specifically from 2019 to 2022. Kontoleon's remarks were made in court, where he addressed accusations that the agency had employed malware to surveil various targets. The controversy surrounding the use of such intrusive surveillance software has gained attention since it first emerged in 2022, following opposition claims regarding the government's surveillance activities.
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