Topic: Nsa

Germany is considering new legislation that would grant its intelligence agency, the BND, extensive hacking and surveillance powers. The law aims to reduce reliance on the US NSA for threat information and allow the BND to intercept full internet communications, store data for up to six months, and hack foreign ISPs that do not cooperate. The legislation also permits surveillance of foreigners in Germany and journalists from state-run media, raising concerns about privacy and the potential for overreach.