Garda plans for web blocking referred to Data Protection Commissioner
In our last post we mentioned Garda plans to introduce web blocking into Ireland. One of the many problems with blocking systems is that they require ISPs to take additional steps to monitor users, resulting in real risks to privacy. These risks are amplified in …
Garda plans to introduce web blocking in Ireland
Last year we revealed that the Department of Justice was working on secret plans to introduce internet filtering in Ireland. Now, despite a complete lack of any legislation, public consultation or democratic discussion, these plans have moved to the implementation stage. In a letter which …