Changes to the Data Protection Commission’s Website
09th November 2020
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has made some changes to our website, www.dataprotection.ie
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Data Protection Commission Fine on Tusla Child and Family Agency Confirmed in Court
04th November 2020
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) today had the decision to impose an administrative fine on Tusla Child and Family Agency confirmed in the Dublin Circuit Court. The application to confirm the decision to impose an administrative fine of €75,000 was made pursuant to Section 143 of the Data Protection Act 2018. ... -
Data Protection Commission’s two statutory inquiries into Facebook’s processing of children’s data on Instagram (opened in Sept 2020)
19th October 2020
The protection of children’s data rights is one area which is of key importance to the Data Protection Commission (“DPC”). In today’s digital world in which vast numbers of children are prevalently active on social media, it is vital that data controllers are compliant with their obligations under the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 in relation to their processing of chi ... -
Data Protection Commission statement on funding in 2021 Budget
13th October 2020
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has today welcomed the allocation of €19.1 million in funding to the office, as announced by the Government in Budget 2021, an increase to the €16.9 million that was allocated for 2020. ... -
DPC Reply to Representation Received From Senator Malcolm Byrne on 7 October 2020
10th October 2020
I would be grateful if you could outline for me the reasons as to why the DPC will not be covering the costs of the Schrems II case? Reply ...