Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-06-28 10:52:44 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 63B336D6381D3658D16F5C35354118BC7D677C468DA5D11251F74F3BB4CC24C3
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There is no clear evidence presented regarding the minister's request, which is why this issue is at controversy given the broad scoping surveillance powers sought by the minister. It is questioned to the point of a national newspaper seeking further details - https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/justice-minister-gets-court-order-for-data-retention-over-serious-and-genuine-security-threat-to-state/a577717432.html
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