Irish Data Protection Commissioner Archives

News May 22, 2020 12:35 pm

As GDPR approaches its second anniversary (on May 25) European Commission chiefs have urged member states to provide adequate resources…

News May 18, 2020 9:50 am

The Irish Data Protection Commissioner has finally issued its first ruling under GDPR, but anyone hoping for a shot over…

News April 28, 2020 12:20 pm

Just hours after warnings that EU member states are putting the future of GDPR at risk by under-investing in enforcement,…

News April 27, 2020 12:18 pm

The European Commission must force member states to increase investment in GDPR enforcement – and even refer them to the…

News March 16, 2020 10:37 am

Privacy start-up Brave, a thorn in the side of tech giants since GDPR came into force, has filed a formal…

News February 25, 2020 8:21 am

WhatsApp and Twitter are facing “blockbuster” GDPR fines from the EU’s top privacy regulator after the Irish Data Protection Commissioner…

News February 17, 2020 11:56 am

The Irish Data Protection Commission – the top privacy governor across the EU – will be forced to make cutbacks…

News February 13, 2020 9:49 am

Facebook has been forced to suspend today’s launch of its dating service in Europe – planned to coincide with Valentine’s…

News February 6, 2020 9:35 am

Google’s advertising strapline of “Do the right thing” could not be less apposite when it comes to the tech giant’s privacy…

Indepth, News December 22, 2019 11:02 am

If the run-up to GDPR D-Day May 25 2018 was epitomised by scaremongering and misinformation, this year has seen a…