Decisions
Decisions
Explore summaries and full text of Decisions published by the Data Protection Commission.
Fines Explained
In addition to imposing corrective measures, over €4 billion in fines have been levied against organisations as a result of DPC inquiries. To date, approximately €20 million in fines has been collected.
The law provides that fines imposed by the DPC do not become payable until they are confirmed in Court. If no appeal is made against the DPC’s decision, the DPC must apply to the Circuit Court to confirm the fine under the Data Protection Act 2018.
If an appeal is made against the DPC’s decision, the fine cannot be collected pending that appeal. Such appeals are brought either in the Circuit Court or in the High Court, depending on the monetary value of the fine.
Inquiry into TikTok Technology Limited
On 30 April 2025, the Irish Data Protection Commission (the ‘DPC’) adopted a final decision in an own-volition statutory inquiry, concerning TikTok Technology Limited’s (‘TikTok’) transfers…
See More InformationInquiry concerning data transfers from the EU/EEA to the US by Meta Platforms Ireland Limited for its Facebook service
This inquiry examined the basis upon which Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (“Meta Ireland”) transfers personal data from the EU/EEA to the US in connection with the delivery of its Facebook…
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