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Ireland plans new digital surveillance laws to combat modern crime, sparking privacy concerns.
Ireland’s Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has secured government approval for new legislation that would expand garda powers to intercept digital communications, aiming to update outdated 1993 laws.
The proposed Communications (Interception and Lawful Access) Bill would allow surveillance tools like spyware, mass mobile tracking, access to encrypted messages, and monitoring of smart devices.
The Irish Council of Civil Liberties warns the measures could be profoundly intrusive and risks eroding privacy, especially as the bill’s full text remains unpublished, limiting oversight.
The government says the law is essential to fight modern crimes like terrorism, cybercrime, and child sexual abuse, citing widespread reliance on digital evidence, and insists judicial authorization will provide safeguards.
Critics caution that surveillance powers often become routine over time, despite claims of oversight.
Irlanda planea nuevas leyes de vigilancia digital para combatir el crimen moderno, provocando preocupaciones sobre la privacidad.