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Re:French Senate Backs Bid To Force Google To Disclose Searc... by saryant on Saturday April 18, 2015 @04:25PM (#9400886)
Sure, it'll stay secret. Entirely within the confines of the French government.

Just like the output of the recording devices they installed on Air France planes in business class. Those were never turned over to French companies.

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Re:French Senate Backs Bid To Force Google To Disclose Searc... by gress on Saturday April 18, 2015 @05:35PM (#9401154)
Unfortunately, refusing to comply with the government because you don't trust it is not supported under the law.
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Re:French Senate Backs Bid To Force Google To Disclose Searc... by tene on Saturday April 18, 2015 @06:51PM (#9401396)
Sure it is; Google could stop doing business in France, and direct all traffic from France to a landing page saying that the French government has imposed restrictions they're not willing to comply with, so they're choosing to stop accepting traffic from France, and that you might consider contacting your government representatives if you want more information.
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Re:French Senate Backs Bid To Force Google To Disclose Searc... by gress on Tuesday April 21, 2015 @11:52PM (#9418588)
That's compliance with the law.
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