Data-&-Cyber

The new powers that the tax authorities can now use to spy on your social media – Le Figaro, 14 January 2025

Instagram, Facebook, TikTok… A decree published on 1 January has extended the collection of data on digital platforms by the tax authorities.

But if an agent clearly identified as such asks to subscribe to a person’s account and the person agrees, the agent can use this information, even if the account is not public,” says Merav Griguer. Fraudsters will have to be extra vigilant and filter subscription requests.

This decree heralds the use of highly intrusive technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to combat tax fraud.”

If someone posts a photo from Bali or Dubai, that will be a clue. The same goes for someone who regularly posts from France but has a tax domicile abroad,” adds Merav Griguer.

Read the article quoting Merav Griguer, partner in our Data & Cyber team, published in Le Figaro on 14 January 2024.