
Ireland Proposes New Law Granting Police Expanded Surveillance Powers Including Spyware Use
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The Irish government has announced plans to introduce legislation that would grant police expanded surveillance powers, including the use of spyware, to combat serious crime. This proposal simultaneously aims to protect the privacy rights of Irish citizens. The law would allow law enforcement to deploy spyware software as part of criminal investigations.