Blogs

Data Protection and Brexit – Frequently Asked Questions

09th February 2020

Brexit, particularly in the context of a ‘No Deal’ scenario, may have a serious impact on the data protection obligations of Irish controllers which transfer personal data to the UK (including Northern Ireland); because, in a situation where the UK becomes a ‘third country’, transfers to the UK will be considered transfers outside of the EU/EEA and will require a mechanism to ensure an adequate ...

Operationalising accountability through Codes of Conduct and Certification

07th February 2020

Accountability - GDPR Article 5.2… “The controller shall be responsible for, and be able to demonstrate compliance with, paragraph 1 [the principles of data protection]” As one of the GDPR’s most important innovations, the principle of accountability (Article 5.2 in the GDPR) means that organisations processing personal data must: ...

Right to compensation and liability

04th October 2019

The Data Protection Commission (DPC) regularly receives queries from individuals about whether they can get compensation if their personal data rights have been infringed. Whilst the DPC has a suite of powers at its disposal to resolve complaints and take action against organisations, it cannot award compensation to affected individuals. ...