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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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The DPC expresses its condolences on the passing of Bride Rosney

22nd September 2023
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) expresses its sincere condolences to the family of Bride Rosney. We are deeply saddened to learn of her sudden passing. She was a valued adviser and support to the Data Protection Commission as a member of our Audit and Risk Committee. May she rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. ...
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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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