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Data Protection Commission welcomes latest successful prosecution of Marketing Offences

20th September 2023
The Data Protection Commission welcomed the outcome of prosecution proceedings that were taken by it today at Cork District Court against Alpha Wealth Limited, a financial advisory company based in Little Island, Cork. ...
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Irish Data Protection Commission announces €345 million fine of TikTok

15th September 2023
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) adopted its final decision regarding its inquiry into TikTok Technology Limited (TTL) on 1 September 2023. ...
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Data Protection Commission welcomes latest successful prosecutions of marketing offences

11th September 2023
The Data Protection Commission today welcomed the outcome of the prosecution proceedings that were taken by it at the Dublin Metropolitan District Court against Chill Insurance Limited, Hidden Hearing Limited, The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland and Vodafone Ireland Limited. ...
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Back-to-school photos — Keeping information about your child safe

30th August 2023
#PauseBeforeYouPost The lead-up to September sees our social media feeds becoming chock-full of photos of smiling children with schoolbags in tow, featuring captions celebrating that they are #backtoschool. The first day of school is an important milestone that proud parents everywhere are often keen to capture and share online. ...
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Failure to share information with a nursing home about a resident’s criminal convictions

28th June 2023
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) is aware of media coverage where concerns regarding General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance have been raised with regard to a failure to share information with a nursing home about a resident’s criminal convictions, and the risk that they presented to other residents. ...
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