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UNITED KINGDOM FRANCE Issue dated 04/06/2009

Private Eyes Free in London, Overseen in Paris

The United Kingdom was the first to put out a call to regulate business intelligence firms. But, in the end, it's France that has laid down legislation for the trade. [...]

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Right to pry: the sequel

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Battle for Rusal Shifts to Paris

Gallice Makes its Way

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