The Communications (Retention of Data) Act 2011 is an Irish legislation that addresses the retention of communications data by service providers for the purpose of combating serious crimes. The Act aims to strike a balance between the need for law enforcement agencies to access communications data for investigating serious crimes and protecting individuals’ privacy and data security. It establishes legal obligations for service providers regarding data retention and access, and provides safeguards to prevent misuse or unauthorized access to the retained data.
