Privacy group urges Ireland to drop work on encryption ‘backdoor law’

The Global Encryption Coalition is urging Ireland to abandon its plans for the Communications Interception and Lawful Access Bill, which aims to create a legal framework for encryption backdoors. This move is significant as it raises concerns about privacy and security, highlighting the ongoing debate over the balance between law enforcement needs and individual rights. The bill is still in the drafting phase, but the coalition believes that any attempt to weaken encryption could have far-reaching implications for digital security.