Labhras Sammin
03rd July 2024
Gráinne Duffy
03rd July 2024
Dr. Des Hogan
03rd July 2024
Legal Analysts in the Data Protection Commission Podcast
19th June 2024
The Data Protection Commission is looking to recruit Legal Analysts (HEO) who will have a key role in what is one of Europe’s most prominent and active data protection regulators, with opportunities to contribute to the DPC’s extensive work at national level, as well as the high-profile and unique role it holds in the supervision of large international organisations based in Ireland.
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The DPC's Engagement with Meta on AI
14th June 2024
The DPC welcomes the decision by Meta to pause its plans to train its large language model using public content shared by adults on Facebook and Instagram across the EU/EEA. This decision followed intensive engagement between the DPC and Meta. The DPC, in co-operation with its fellow EU data protection authorities, will continue to engage with Meta on this issue.
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Data Protection Commission publishes 2023 Annual Report
29th May 2024
The Data Protection Commission has today launched its Annual Report for 2023.
Highlights of the 2023 Annual report include:
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DPC launch inquiry into the HSE
29th May 2024
The Inquiry into the HSE concerns the storage and retention of personal data contained in paper records held by the HSE via its use of external storage facilities and breaches of security which were notified to the DPC by the HSE.
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Data Protection Commission welcomes outcomes in prosecutions of marketing offences
27th May 2024
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has welcomed the outcome of two rounds of prosecution proceedings that were taken today in Dublin District Courts. The cases were taken by the DPC against two companies and in both cases, the DPC had previously issued warnings on foot of previous complaints made to the Office.
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FAQs
Can local authorities use CCTV to help combat anti-social behaviour and illegal dumping?
Yes, Local Authorities can use CCTV systems as part of their efforts to deal with both anti-social behaviour and illegal dumping subject to the following steps:
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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