Surveillance only holds up when it’s done right. Over in Northern Ireland, a court is weighing a case that could tighten the rules on who gets watched — and why.
A journalist is seeking damages after police unlawfully obtained his communications data in a covert attempt to identify confidential sources. An independent review found the surveillance authorisations under the old Code of Practice must be considered unlawful.
Read the full story at Computer Weekly:
https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366651203/Investigative-journalist-seeks-damages-from-police-over-unlawful-phone-surveillance
October 9, 2026
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