Rumors are swirling on social media. According to some tweets, our cell phones could be spied on in the coming weeks. A law soon to be passed should in all likelihood implement this theory: “The government wants to make possible the remote activation of any electronic device such as a mobile phone for the purposes of geolocation and capturing images and sounds”.

This rumor could be true. However, this measure, which should soon see the light of day, would only concern a minority of users. Individuals subject to various legal investigations would be the targets of this bill.

After presenting his action plan and unveiling a new application related to justice, the ministerial sector of Eric Dupont-Moretti should undergo a new examination. The “orientation and programming of the Ministry of Justice 2023-2027” bill must begin to be examined in less than two weeks. Nevertheless, the measure explained on social networks will only be attributed to certain people. People who are the subject of legal proceedings will be affected for crimes or misdemeanors punishable by at least five years of imprisonment. A preliminary examination of this monitored location must be carried out by a judge of freedoms and detention or by an investigating judge.

With regard to the recording of images or words, the criminal procedure code provides for it for certain investigations where the need arises. For example, serious crimes and misdemeanors will be privileged for this surveillance, and this, with the authorization of a judge. Note that this remote activation to record images and sound is limited to no more than 15 days.