Gov considering new laws to give gardaí investigating serious crimes power to demand passwords to digital devices

The Department of Justice is considering new laws that would give gardaí investigating child abuse imagery and other serious crimes the power to demand passwords to digital devices.

Gov considering new laws to give gardaí investigating serious crimes power to demand passwords to digital devices

The Department of Justice is considering new laws that would give gardaí investigating child abuse imagery and other serious crimes the power to demand passwords to digital devices.

Officials are also examining if laws are required to implement an international convention that would compel service providers to provide law enforcement with interceptions of digital communications.

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