I think a number of countries have this sort of thing. It's more, as you say, not banning the listening but if it can be shown you acted on it then that's the n

I think a number of countries have this sort of thing. It's more, as you say, not banning the listening but if it can be shown you acted on it then that's the no-no. This was probably more relevant in the times of unencrypted analogue cordless telephones and cellphones. The sensationalist news thing is a good thought too.