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.
Groupon Ireland Operations Limited
On 8 March 2024, the Data Protection Commission (DPC) adopted a decision following its examination of a complaint received against Groupon Ireland Operations Limited (Groupon). The…
See More InformationInquiry into Airbnb Ireland UC
On 20 July 2023, following an inquiry the Data Protection Commission (DPC) adopted a decision to exercise corrective powers on Airbnb Ireland UC (Airbnb). The DPC commenced this inquiry on…
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…
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Inquiry into Limerick City and County Council
This inquiry sought to assess whether Limerick City and County Council was processing personal data in compliance with the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. The inquiry examined a…
See More InformationDecision concerning Ryanair DAC
Acting in its capacity as lead supervisory authority, the DPC commenced an examination of a complaint originally received by the U.K. Data Protection Authority. The complaint concerned…
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