Ireland Plans to Equip Police with Spyware and Encryption-Cracking Tools

Ireland Plans to Equip Police with Spyware and Encryption-Cracking Tools

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The Irish government is advancing a proposal to enhance police capabilities for intercepting communications, including encrypted messages. This initiative is part of the Communications (Interception and Lawful Access) Bill, which aims to establish a legal framework for the use of spyware by law enforcement. The new legislation is intended to replace existing laws governing digital communication interception.