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Ireland's government is proposing legislation to enable police interception of all digital communications, including encrypted messages, and establish legal provisions for spyware use. The Communications (Interception and Lawful Access) Bill would replace 1993 legislation, expanding scope to IoT devices, email, and messaging platforms. The proposal includes powers for covert device access, IMSI catchers to identify individuals at specific locations, and follows EU guidance on encryption interception and spyware deployment. Civil liberties groups warn of sweeping implications for rights and freedoms, noting that exceptional surveillance powers tend to become routine over time.

Ireland explores legal spyware, encryption-breaking powers