French Covid-19 Drones Grounded After Privacy Complaint

  • Highest court forces law enforcement to step up legal frame
  • Privacy group win legal action on drones used for virus checks

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French top judges banned the use of surveillance drones by police to monitor public compliance with coronavirus-related restrictions, citing privacy issues.