Ireland: Signed into law Communications (Retention of Data) Amendment Act requiring electronic communications services providers to retain personal data
Signed into law Communications (Retention of Data) Amendment Act requiring electronic communications services providers to retain personal data
On 21 July 2022, the President of Ireland signed into law the Communications (Retention of Data) Amendment Act. The Act requires electronic communications services providers to store the user's personal data, including identity, address, location, …
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
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2022-07-04
under deliberation
On 4 July 2022, the Communications (Retention of Data) Amendment Bill 2022 was introduced in the lo…
2022-07-13
adopted
On 13 July 2022, the Communications (Retention of Data) Amendment Bill 2022 was adopted. The Bill r…
2022-07-21
adopted
On 21 July 2022, the President of Ireland signed into law the Communications (Retention of Data) A…