The central issue before the Court in this application is how the surveillance evidence has been obtained, processed and disclosed and whether there are such significant flaws in the processes adopted by the Defendant’s agents that the Court should refuse permission for the Defendant to rely on such evidence. The law relating to surveillance evidence and the exclusion of such evidence- 9 I am told by counsel that they have not been able to identify any authorities that spec

The situation in Irish law is complex, and is governed by at least three separate provisions – the Interception of Postal Packets and Telecommunications (Regulation) Act 1993, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and an individual’s constitutional right to privacy, plus their rights under European Convention on Human Rights. Is it illegal to record a phone call? Not necessarily. Under Irish law, it is not illegal for a person to record a call if he/she is party

In most jurisdictions, private Instagram posts are admissible as evidence provided they meet standard legal criteria for relevance and authenticity. The fact that a post is "private" (visible only to followers) generally does not create an absolute privilege against its use in court. Key Requirements for Admissibility For a private post to be admitted into evidence, the following must typically be established. Relevance: The content must directly relate to a fact in dispute,