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Calls for WhatsApp messages to be available during criminal investigations

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan recently announced plans to introduce a Bill that would requ...

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14.23 14 Aug 2025


Calls for WhatsApp messages to be available during criminal investigations


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Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan recently announced plans to introduce a Bill that would require end-to-end encrypted messaging services, such as WhatsApp and Signal, to give Gardaí access to private texts and chats. 

Simon McGarr is a Solicitor and Managing Director of Data Compliance Europe and he joins Fionnuala to discuss  the possibility of this happening whilst protecting the privacy of the public.  


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