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Launch of coordinated enforcement action on the right of access

19th March 2024
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) is pleased to announce its participation in the European Data Protection Board’s 2024 Coordinated Enforcement Framework (CEF). ...
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New Data Protection Commissioners take up their new roles

20th February 2024
Dr. Des Hogan and Mr. Dale Sunderland have today commenced their roles as Commissioners with the Irish Data Protection Commission. Dr Hogan will be the Chair of the Commission. Both appointments were announced by Government last week, with the Commissioners appointed for a five-year term. ...
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DPC survey to examine sports clubs’ data protection awareness and understanding

13th February 2024
This month, The Data Protection Commission (DPC) will issue a survey questionnaire to a representative sample of sports clubs across the spectrum of voluntary and professional sports in Ireland. The survey will assist the DPC in learning about the level of awareness and understanding of data protection in the sports sector. ...
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Managing your digital footprint

06th February 2024
What is a digital footprint? A digital footprint is the trail of information that you leave behind online when navigating between your favourite apps, websites, and online games. For example, when: ...
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Data protection during Christmastime blog – what you need to know

24th November 2023
As we approach Christmastime and the busy shopping season, we thought it might be helpful to provide an overview of some of the DPC’s guidance around the issues that crop up the most at this time of year. ...
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