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18/12/08 - Latest press release from Article 29 Working Party

The Article 29 Working Party is made up of all the EU Data Protection Commissioners and a representative of the EU Commission. The Working Party is independent and acts in an advisory capacity. It seeks to harmonise the application of data protection rules throughout the EU, and publishes opinions and recommendations on various data protection topics. Select this link below to see a press release following the most recent meeting of the Working Party.
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Submissions received in response to the Public Consultation on Records held for Archives & Historical Research Purposes

The Data Protection Commissioner is considering making Regulations under Section 1 (3C) of the Data Protection Acts, laying down safeguards to protect personal data contained in records that are retained for archival or historical purposes. A draft of the Regulations and a background paper which were circulated as part of the consultation process is available
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11/08/08-Loss of Department of Social and Family Affairs information held by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General

The loss of information by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General relating to clients of the Department of Social and Family Affairs was reported to the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner last week.
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Public Consultation on Records held for Archives & Historical Research Purposes

Records held for Archives & Historical Research PurposesThe Data Protection Commissioner is considering making Regulations under Section 1 (3C) of the Data Protection Acts, laying down safeguards to protect personal data contained in records that are retained for archival or historical purposes. A draft of the Regulations and a background paper is available at: The Commissioner invites submissions on the draft Regulations to be received not later than 26 September
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Background Paper - Draft Data Protection (Archives & Historical Research) Regulations, 2008

Data Protection (Archives & Historical Research) Regulations, 2008

30th International Conference

The 30th International Conference will take place in Strasbourg, France, from 15th to 17th October 2008. The theme of the Conference will be Protecting Privacy in a Borderless World. Further information on the Conference is available at:
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Data Protection Prize : Best Practices in European Public Services

The Data Protection Agency of Madrid has announced the Fifth Edition of the Prize for Data Protection best practices in European public services.
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02/07/08 - Article 29 Working Party improves operation of Binding Corporate Rules to assist companies in meeting their obligations (24-25 June 2008)

02/07/08 - European Commission confirms adequacy of data protection standards in Jersey

European Commission confirms adequacy of data protection standards in Jersey. Please click link below to view this document:
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22/05/08 - Data Protection Commissioner concludes Investigation on illegal access to CVs on the recruitment website Jobs.ie

Data Protection Commissioner concludes Investigation on illegal access to CVs on the recruitment website Jobs.ieThe Data Protection Commissioner has today, 22 May 2008 concluded his investigation in relation to the illegal access and download of CVs by persons unknown on the website of the online recruitment company - Jobs.ie.Since this issue was brought to its attention on 31st March last, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has been engaged in a detailed investigation of all the
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01/05/08 - Statement on Hospital Records found in Co. Cork

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner learned this morning, from a report in the Irish Examiner, of the discovery at a site in Glounthaune, Co Cork of medical files originating from hospitals in the Cork area. We were subsequently formally notified of the incident by the Health Service Executive. We note that the Executive and Cork County Council have already launched investigations. We have requested an urgent report from the H
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The mobility project developed within Leonardo da Vinci Programme

“New competence of persons in charge of data protection enforcement activity”The purpose of the “New competence of persons in charge of data protection enforcement activity” project developed within the Leonardo da Vinci Programme aims at enabling employees of the Bureau of the Inspector General for Personal Data Protection from Poland to broaden their knowledge and acquire new experience and information concerning the
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22/04/08 - Statement on Investigation into Theft of Personal Data on BOI Laptops

The Data Protection Commissioner wishes to confirm that his Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding the theft of a substantial amount of personal data on 4 Bank of Ireland laptops over the past year.This matter was reported to the Commissioner's Office on Friday morning. On foot of that contact, a more detailed report has been sought from Bank of Ireland into the exact circumstances surrounding the loss of
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Article 29 Working Group adopts an Opinion on Internet Search Engines

Working Party clarifies applicable rules for Search Engines
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Statement on illegal access to CVs on Jobs.ie Website

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner wishes to confirm that it has been informed by the recruitment website www.Jobs.ie of an incident on its website which has resulted in the copying of the CV's of people who have availed of the company's recruitment services. 31/3/08
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The Article 29 Working Party adopts an opinion on Children's Privacy and elects a new Chairman and Vice-Chairman

The Article 29 Working Party is made up of all the EU Data Protection Commissioners and a representative of the EU Commission. The Working Party is independent and acts in an advisory capacity. It seeks to harmonise the application of data protection rules throughout the EU, and publishes opinions and recommendations on various data protection topics. Select this link to see a press release following the most recent meeting of the Working Party.
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Statement on the conclusion of our investigation in relation to the theft of Irish Blood Transfusion Service personal data on a laptop in New York

Conclusion of Investigation in relation to the theft of Irish Blood Transfusion Service personal data on a laptop in New YorkThe Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has now completed its investigation in relation to the circumstances surrounding the theft of a laptop in New York from an employee of the New York Blood Center Inc (NYBC) which contained personal data in the control of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service. 27/2/08
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Business Plan 2008

Data Protection Day 2008

Minister Hanafin launched privacy resources and on-line competition.
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08/01/08 - Guidance Note for Data Controllers on Purpose Limitation and Retention in relation to Credit/Debit/Charge card transactions.

The following guidance has been prepared as an aid to • the data shall have been obtained for one or more specified, explicit and lawful purpose(s),• the data shall not be further processed in a manner incompatible with that purpose or those purposes,• the data shall be adequate, relevant and not excessive in relation to the purpose or purposes for which they
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