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EPISODE · Sep 20, 2025 · 9 MIN

Sale of Irish mobile phone location data: who is buying and selling?

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A Prime Time investigation has revealed that the exact movements of tens of thousands of Irish phones, from homes to military bases and government offices, are being sold by data brokers. Joining Anton to discuss is Dr. Johnny Ryan from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties.

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A Prime Time investigation has revealed that the exact movements of tens of thousands of Irish phones, from homes to military bases and government offices, are being sold by data brokers. Joining Anton to discuss is Dr. Johnny Ryan from the Irish...

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