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 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 MOVE (Men Overcoming Violence) Ireland
This inquiry was commenced in respect of a personal data breach that MOVE notified to the DPC on 3 February 2020. MOVE is a registered charity, which works in the area of domestic violence,…
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