Ireland protects privacy of citizens more than any other developed nation

Ireland protects the privacy of its citizens more than any other developed nation, a new study shows.

Tue, 15 Oct, 2019 - 14:37

Dan Buckley

Ireland protects the privacy of its citizens more than any other developed nation, a new study shows.

A survey by Comparitech, a pro-consumer website focused on tech services, reveals that Ireland tops the list of 47 countries when it comes to privacy and surveillance protection.

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