The DPC has engaged with the Irish data broker referenced in the recent RTÉ Prime Time programme broadcast on 18 September 2025. At the DPC’s request, the company has confirmed that it has suspended all services involving location data relating to Irish users, for a minimum of 28 days.
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The Digital Regulators Group (DRG) has today launched the ‘Short Guide to Digital Regulation’, aimed at clarifying common queries in the digital regulation space in Ireland.
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The DPC, using its statutory powers, has this week obtained both the identity of the two companies and the dataset at the heart of last Thursday’s RTÉ Prime Time programme.
One of the companies is Irish-based and the DPC has this week attended an office in Dublin.
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The DPC first became aware of this matter when contacted by Prime Time and we are extremely concerned by it. Location data can reveal a significant amount of information about individuals, including information about an individual’s habits and personality, and information that is inherently sensitive.
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The Data Protection Commission (DPC) welcomes today’s announcement by Government of the appointment of Ms. Niamh Sweeney as Commissioner for Data Protection.
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