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 Sligo County Council
This inquiry is one of a number of own-volition inquiries into a broad range of issues pertaining to surveillance technologies deployed by State authorities. The inquiry sought to assess…
Article(s): S 79
Inquiry 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…
Article(s): 24
Inquiry into Kildare County Council
This inquiry sought to assess whether Kildare County Council was processing personal data in compliance with the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. The inquiry examined a number of the…
See More InformationInquiry into An Garda Síochána
This inquiry, conducted under Part 5 of the Data Protection Act 2018, concerned a report by An Garda Síochána to the DPC of a personal data breach, following a data breach at a Garda…
Article(s): S 127
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 InformationInquiry into Waterford City and County Council
This inquiry is one of a number of own-volition inquiries into a broad range of issues pertaining to surveillance technologies deployed by State authorities. The findings made in the…
Article(s): S 79
Inquiry into Kerry County Council
This inquiry is one of a number of own-volition inquiries into a broad range of issues pertaining to surveillance technologies deployed by State authorities. The findings made in the…
Inquiry into An Garda Síochána
This inquiry concerned Garda operated CCTV schemes pursuant to Section 38(3)(a) of the Garda Síochána Act 2005. The findings made in the decision include: Findings that An Garda Síochána…
Article(s): S 38