Decisions
Decisions
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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 concerning the Department of Social Protection
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has completed an inquiry into the Department of Social Protection’s (DSP) processing of biometric facial templates and the use of associated facial…
See More InformationInquiry into LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company
This Decision concerns an Inquiry by the Data Protection Commission (the DPC) into LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company (LinkedIn), a data controller with its main establishment in Ireland…
See More InformationInquiry into Airbnb Ireland UC - 28 September 2023 (2)
On 28 September 2023, following an inquiry concerning a complaint received against Airbnb Ireland UC (“Airbnb”), the Data Protection Commission (“the DPC”) adopted a decision. The DPC had…
See More InformationInquiry concerning Airbnb Ireland UC
On 21 June 2023, following an inquiry concerning a complaint received against Airbnb Ireland UC (Airbnb), the Data Protection Commission (the DPC) adopted a decision. The DPC commenced this…
Article(s): 5
Inquiry concerning the Department of Health
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has completed an inquiry into certain aspects of the Department of Health’s processing of personal data in 29 litigation files. The inquiry was…
See More InformationInquiry into processing of Church Records by the Archbishop of Dublin
The DPC commenced the Inquiry following receipt of a number of complaints from data subjects who wished to obtain erasure in relation to their personal data processed in church registers…
Article(s): 15
Inquiry into WhatsApp Ireland Ltd
This inquiry relates to the processing carried out by WhatsApp Ireland Limited (“WhatsApp Ireland”) in connection with the delivery of its WhatsApp service, in which the DPC has fined…
See More InformationInquiry into Meta Platforms Ireland Limited
These two inquiries relate to the data processing operations of Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (“Meta Ireland”) in connection with the delivery of its Facebook and Instagram services. (Meta…
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