The head of Portugal’s intelligence services is pushing for a constitutional amendment to grant security agencies access to mobile phone metadata. The Secretary-General of the Republic’s Information System (SIRP) has publicly challenged political leaders to initiate a review of the constitution. This proposed change would allow intelligence services to obtain data revealing call patterns and locations without requiring warrants for the content of communications. The official argues this access is necessary for effective national security operations. Currently, Portuguese law restricts access to such metadata, requiring judicial authorization in many cases. The request has sparked debate regarding privacy concerns and the balance between security and civil liberties. The SIRP chief believes a constitutional framework would provide legal clarity and streamline intelligence gathering.