The Irish government is considering legislation to expand police powers for intercepting communications, including encrypted messages, and to legalize the use of spyware. This proposal raises concerns about potential impacts on privacy and civil liberties.
Home Blog Ireland Proposes Giving Police New Digital Surveillance Powers This is coming : The Irish government is planning to bolster its police’s ability to intercept communications, including encrypted messages, and provide a legal basis for spyware use. Tags: Ireland , police , privacy , spyware , surveillance Posted on January 26, 2026 at 7:04 AM • 13 Comments ← Friday Squid Blogging: Giant Squid in the Star Trek Universe The Constitutionality of Geofence Warrants → Sidebar photo of Bruce Schneier by Joe MacInnis.