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flag Irish location data, including sensitive sites, sold without consent, sparking privacy and security concerns.

flag A RTÉ documentary revealed that Irish smartphone location data, including sensitive locations like prisons and naval vessels, is being sold online for minimal cost with no user consent, violating GDPR. flag Labour TD Ivana Bacik condemned the practice, citing risks to privacy and national security, and criticized the government for ignoring prior warnings. flag The Data Protection Commission is investigating two companies, one Irish, one EU-based, following visits to the Irish firm. flag Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan expressed concern, confirming personal involvement and confidence in the probe. flag The case has reignited calls for stronger enforcement of data protection laws.

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