Question 1

What does the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022 do?

Accepted Answer

Requires service providers to retain user data for 12 months and internet source data for 1 year; allows Minister to vary these periods between minimum and 2 years based on necessity. Establishes judicial approval requirement for general retention of traffic/location data (Schedule 2 data) based on Minister's security assessment; creates preservation and production orders for accessing specific data in individual cases. Creates disclosure regimes allowing An Garda Síochána and Defence Forces access to retained data for national security; enables urgent disclosure with post-approval by judge within set timeframe.

Question 2

What stage is the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 11 Sep 2024, the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022 is at Enacted. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022?

Accepted Answer

The Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Bill 2022 was sponsored by Minister for Justice, and was introduced on 4 Jul 2022.

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