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Irish Police Will Be Given Power To Demand Passwords From Suspects

Ian Haworth
Irish Police Will Be Given Power To Demand Passwords From Suspects
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According to new legislation, Irish police will have the ability to demand that people give up their passwords to cell phones or mobile devices when authorities carry out a search warrant.

“The change is part of the Garda Síochána Bill published by Irish Justice Minister Heather Humphreys on Monday,” the BBC reported, adding that “Gardaí will also be required to make a written record of a stop and search.”

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