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
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) adopted its final decision regarding its inquiry into TikTok Technology Limited (TTL) on 1 September 2023. This own-volition inquiry sought to examine…
See More InformationInquiry into Galway County Council
This inquiry sought to assess whether Galway County Council was processing personal data in compliance with the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. The inquiry examined a number of the…
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Inquiry concerning the processing of personal data relating to child users of the Instagram social networking service
The DPC commenced this own-volition inquiry on 21 September 2020, based both on information provided by a third party, and in connection with processing identified by the DPC itself. The…
See More InformationInquiry concerning 12 Facebook personal data breaches
The DPC has adopted a decision, imposing a fine of €17 million on Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (formerly Facebook Ireland Limited) (“Meta Platforms”). The decision followed an inquiry by…
See More InformationInquiry into Slane Credit Union
This inquiry was commenced in respect of a personal data breach that Slane Credit Union notified to the DPC on 30 November 2018. Slane Credit Union was established on 16 February 1968 as a…
See More InformationInquiry into the Irish Credit Bureau DAC
This inquiry was commenced in respect of a personal data breach that the Irish Credit Bureau (‘ICB’) notified to the DPC on 31 August 2018. The ICB is a credit reference agency that…
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