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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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Accessibility Statement

21st February 2024

Published on 21 February 2024 ...

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New Data Protection Commissioners take up their new roles

20th February 2024

Dr. Des Hogan and Mr. Dale Sunderland have today commenced their roles as Commissioners with the Irish Data Protection Commission. Dr Hogan will be the Chair of the Commission. Both appointments were announced by Government last week, with the Commissioners appointed for a five-year term. ...

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DPC survey to examine sports clubs’ data protection awareness and understanding

13th February 2024

This month, The Data Protection Commission (DPC) will issue a survey questionnaire to a representative sample of sports clubs across the spectrum of voluntary and professional sports in Ireland. The survey will assist the DPC in learning about the level of awareness and understanding of data protection in the sports sector. ...

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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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Data protection during Christmastime podcast – 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 a brief overview of some of the DPC’s guidance around the issues which crop up the most at this time of year. ...

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One-Stop-Shop Cross-Border Complaints Statistics Report to September 2023

14th November 2023

In the interests of accountability and transparency, in March 2022, the Data Protection Commission (DPC) published a report providing a detailed fact-based overview and statistical analysis of the DPC's handling of One-Stop-Shop (OSS) complaints in the period May 2018 to end 2021. ...

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Data Protection Commission publishes findings of independent Governance review

27th October 2023

The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has today published PWC's Report following completion of their independent review of the DPC's governance structures, staffing arrangements and processes, as requested by the Minister for Justice. ...

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CB Complaints -: Assessment, Handling & Inquiries; ePrivacy Investigations; Enforcement; Prosecutions

17th October 2023

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