] "Russian FSB (Federal Security Service, successor to KGB)
] is preparing regulations and technical requirements to
] facilitate field operative work in computer networks.
] SORM (in Russian - System for Conduct of Investigations
] and Field Operations) is a set of regulations and
] technological equipment facilitating access of FSB to all
] computer communications and internal documents of telecom
] providers (including phone and internet companies). The
] technology provides an effective mechanism to by-pass a
] Constitutionally required process of court authorization
] for wire-tapping of electronic communications."

Bush is learning from these guys!

SORM at Moscow Libertarium