Government may bring in new laws around the sale of mobile phone location data

An RTÉ 'Prime Time' investigation found that location data could be tracked to residential addresses, after individuals had travelled from Leinster House, military bases and prisons

The Taoiseach said there are 'security implications' around the tracking of movement, particularly individuals who could be vulnerable or could be exposed on security grounds. File photo

The Government will consider all options, including new laws, to deal with the sale of mobile phone location data, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said.

Mr Martin said the Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) would also be involved in examining the sale of the data.