Well, I live in Ireland but not sure what you refer to.
Something being illegal does not imply it doesn't happen though.
Something being illegal does not imply it doesn't happen though.
and recent Supreme Court decision that upheld its constitutionality:
https://www.algoodbody.com/insights-publications/password-pr...
Suing after the fact is a valid strategy and in free countries this would allow you to exclude illegally obtained evidence or evidence lacking proper chain of custody.