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France’s CNIL must alert companies of right to remain silent, Constitutional Council rules

By Matthew Newman ( August 11, 2025, 14:53 GMT | Insight) -- The sanctioning body of France’s privacy watchdog must tell companies during proceedings that they have the right to remain silent, following a ruling last week by the country’s Constitutional Council. The decision is closely watched because the duty on administrative bodies to inform those being prosecuted of their right to remain silent may call into question the procedures for France's independent regulatory authorities.The sanctioning body of France’s privacy watchdog must tell companies during proceedings that they have the right to remain silent, following a ruling last week by the country’s Constitutional Council....

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