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 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 into Tusla Child and Family Agency
This inquiry was commenced in respect of one personal data breach notified by Tusla to the DPC. The personal data breach occurred when a social worker for Tusla wrote a safeguarding letter…
See More InformationInquiry into Tusla Child and Family Agency
This inquiry was commenced in respect of three personal data breaches notified by Tusla to the DPC. All three personal data breaches occurred in circumstances where Tusla failed to redact…
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