Deuxième étape passée avec succès pour la loi sur la sécurisation de l’espace numérique (SREN). Après son adoption par le Sénat début juillet, la loi dite « Barrot », du nom du ministre délégué au Numérique Jean-Noël Barrot, a été largement adoptée par l’Assemblée nationale, par 360 voix contre 77, essentiellement celles de LFI. Au terme des débats, le gouvernement a reçu le soutien de LR, du PS, de la plupart des élus LIOT, et a bénéficié de l’abstention du RN, d’EELV et du PCF.
Concerns about the protection of freedoms.
If the text was voted beyond the presidential majority, it did not receive as strong support as the previous digital law, known as the Lemaire law, named after former Secretary of State for Digital Affairs Axelle Lemaire, which was voted in 2016 almost unanimously to develop data economy in France and ensure protections for internet users’ personal data.
On the contrary, the Barrot project has raised significant concerns regarding the protection of public liberties. These concerns have been expressed not only by LFI and RN, but also within the majority itself. Certain deputies, such as Eric Bothorel (LREM) and Philippe Latombe (Modem), as well as Jean-Noël Barrot himself (Modem), have opposed amendments from their own party that aim, for example, to ban online anonymity, which is a cornerstone of security and freedom of expression.
If the National Assembly has approved the idea of granting access to a « digital identity » to all French citizens who wish to have it by 2027, internet users will not be required to possess it in order to open an account on social networks, as the LREM deputy Paul Midy, who is also the rapporteur of the text, and nearly 200 majority deputies had initially wanted to impose, but have ultimately reversed their decision.
l’opposition pourra exprimer ses réserves.Senators and deputies will try to reach an agreement on a common version of the text after the numerous modifications made in the second reading by the National Assembly.
Restriction of pornographic websites, regulation of cloud services
Prenant appui sur les règlements européens sur les services numériques et les marchés numériques (DSA et DMA), le projet de loi« I cannot reword »
This catch-all law allows an administrative authority to block pornographic websites that do not prevent minors from accessing their content. It also imposes moderation duties on major platforms, with the possibility of financial penalties, in accordance with the European Digital Services Act (DSA). Lastly, it establishes a « social media ban penalty » for cyberbullies, including those who incite certain offenses.
Plus audacieux car en anticipation de ce qui sera voté au niveau européen par le Data Act en cours de discussions à Bruxelles, le texte propose aussi de réglementer le marché du cloud, pour permettre davantage de concurrence parmi les fournisseurs d’infrastructures et de services informatiques. Des mesures saluées par l’écosystème français du cloud.
Finally, the Barrot law regulates the experimental launch of « Monetizable Digital Object Games » (Jonum), which blur the line between video games and gambling. However, this measure is one of the most criticized aspects of the legislation. To such an extent that several deputies hope to see it censored by the Constitutional Council, citing an inequality compared to online casinos.
L’autre point sur lesquels des députés souhaitent voir le projet de loi évoluer est celui de la protection des données numériques stratégiques et sensibles. Plusieurs élus attendent de la commission mixte paritaire que les sénateurs durcissent le texte dans une mouture plus proche de celle qu’ils avaient eux-mêmes adoptée en juillet.
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