Understanding the PalMal Process

The PalMal process represents a collaborative effort between the French and UK governments to address the proliferation and misuse of commercial hacking tools and services. This initiative encompasses a wide range of surveillance tools, including notorious products like Pegasus, as well as corporate espionage and private hacking services. The focus is on identifying acceptable uses of these technologies along with their potential abuses, highlighting a growing concern over their proliferation. As governments engage with civil society and the private sector, consultations are being conducted to gather insights and data to inform future actions and policies.