23andMe's bankruptcy sale a concern for Irish consumers Irish consumers should be concerned about 23andMe entering bankruptcy, according to a data protection expert, even if they never used the genetic testing service. Business • 25 Mar
23andMe's bankruptcy sale a concern for Irish consumers Irish consumers should be concerned about 23andMe entering bankruptcy, according to a data protection expert, even if they never used the genetic testing service. Business • 25 Mar
Biden signs order implementing EU-US data transfer deal US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to implement a European Union-United States data transfer framework announced in March that adopts new American intelligence gathering privacy safeguards. Business • 07 Oct 22
Biden signs order implementing EU-US data transfer deal US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to implement a European Union-United States data transfer framework announced in March that adopts new American intelligence gathering privacy safeguards. Business • 07 Oct 22
EU watchdog calls for ban on surveillance tool Pegasus The European Union's data protection watchdog has called for a ban on the controversial spyware tool Pegasus, developed by Israeli-based NSO Group. World • 15 Feb 22
EU watchdog calls for ban on surveillance tool Pegasus The European Union's data protection watchdog has called for a ban on the controversial spyware tool Pegasus, developed by Israeli-based NSO Group. World • 15 Feb 22
Apple boss criticises social media practices Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook has criticised polarization and misinformation on social media, intensifying a conflict between the iPhone maker and Facebook. Business • 28 Jan 21
Apple boss criticises social media practices Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook has criticised polarization and misinformation on social media, intensifying a conflict between the iPhone maker and Facebook. Business • 28 Jan 21
WFH presents data governance issues - BSI 41% of organisations are lacking a robust identity access management process for the new hybrid office dynamic, according to research carried out by the cyber-security and information resilience team at BSI. Business • 16 Nov 20
WFH presents data governance issues - BSI 41% of organisations are lacking a robust identity access management process for the new hybrid office dynamic, according to research carried out by the cyber-security and information resilience team at BSI. Business • 16 Nov 20
Data commission launches probes into Google, Tinder The Data Protection Commission has launched two separate statutory inquiries, into search firm Google and dating app Tinder. Business • 04 Feb 20
Data commission launches probes into Google, Tinder The Data Protection Commission has launched two separate statutory inquiries, into search firm Google and dating app Tinder. Business • 04 Feb 20
Facebook bug exposes photos of up to 6.8 million users Facebook has discovered a bug that may have affected up to 6.8 million people and given third-party apps wider access to user photos on the social network. Science and Technology • 14 Dec 18
Facebook bug exposes photos of up to 6.8 million users Facebook has discovered a bug that may have affected up to 6.8 million people and given third-party apps wider access to user photos on the social network. Science and Technology • 14 Dec 18
'Many warnings' over Irish data retention laws A privacy expert has said there have been "many warnings" about the compatibility of Irish data retention laws with EU rules, since before they were first introduced in 2011. Ireland • 07 Dec 18
'Many warnings' over Irish data retention laws A privacy expert has said there have been "many warnings" about the compatibility of Irish data retention laws with EU rules, since before they were first introduced in 2011. Ireland • 07 Dec 18
A digital-age 'tale about privacy' - not romance Data privacy experts say social media users must develop greater awareness of their obligations in order to ensure other people's privacy rights are not violated. News Lens • 17 Jul 18
A digital-age 'tale about privacy' - not romance Data privacy experts say social media users must develop greater awareness of their obligations in order to ensure other people's privacy rights are not violated. News Lens • 17 Jul 18
What do the new EU data protection rules mean for you? Science & Technology Correspondent Will Goodbody explains the meaning of sweeping new data protection rules which come into effect tomorrow. Analysis and Comment • 24 May 18
What do the new EU data protection rules mean for you? Science & Technology Correspondent Will Goodbody explains the meaning of sweeping new data protection rules which come into effect tomorrow. Analysis and Comment • 24 May 18
'Sensitive patient records being left exposed in wards' A special investigation of data protection practices at 20 hospitals across the State has identified a catalogue of concerns including sensitive patient records being left exposed in wards and a lack of privacy when staff are speaking to patients. Health • 21 May 18
'Sensitive patient records being left exposed in wards' A special investigation of data protection practices at 20 hospitals across the State has identified a catalogue of concerns including sensitive patient records being left exposed in wards and a lack of privacy when staff are speaking to patients. Health • 21 May 18
Data commissioner denies any conflict at INM conference Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon has denied there is any conflict of interest in speaking at a conference organised by Independent News & Media this morning, despite her plans to investigate an alleged data breach at the company. Data Protection • 09 Apr 18
Data commissioner denies any conflict at INM conference Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon has denied there is any conflict of interest in speaking at a conference organised by Independent News & Media this morning, despite her plans to investigate an alleged data breach at the company. Data Protection • 09 Apr 18
Yahoo's Irish office refuses to cooperate with Germany Germany's federal cyber agency has said Yahoo's Irish office refused to cooperate with its investigation into a series of hacks that compromised more than one billion of the US company's email users between 2013 and 2016. Business • 11 May 17
Yahoo's Irish office refuses to cooperate with Germany Germany's federal cyber agency has said Yahoo's Irish office refused to cooperate with its investigation into a series of hacks that compromised more than one billion of the US company's email users between 2013 and 2016. Business • 11 May 17
Minister defends Data Protection Commissioner The Minister for European Affairs and Data Protection has defended the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner, saying it is completely independent of government. News • 28 Jan 16
Minister defends Data Protection Commissioner The Minister for European Affairs and Data Protection has defended the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner, saying it is completely independent of government. News • 28 Jan 16
EU member states back data protection rule changes European Union member states have endorsed a sweeping overhaul of the 28-country bloc's data protection laws, bringing a web of national laws into a single set of rules with the potential for heavy fines. Business • 15 Jun 15
EU member states back data protection rule changes European Union member states have endorsed a sweeping overhaul of the 28-country bloc's data protection laws, bringing a web of national laws into a single set of rules with the potential for heavy fines. Business • 15 Jun 15
Data protection talks in Brussels The German interior minister appears to have criticised Ireland's approach to data protection oversight by drawing comparisons with the lack of regulation leading to the banking collapse. News • 13 Mar 15
Data protection talks in Brussels The German interior minister appears to have criticised Ireland's approach to data protection oversight by drawing comparisons with the lack of regulation leading to the banking collapse. News • 13 Mar 15
EU to have oversight over data protection rulings Ireland will not retain sole control over privacy disputes involving companies such as Facebook and Apple under new rules allowing any of its European peers to challenge Irish rulings. Business • 25 Feb 15
EU to have oversight over data protection rulings Ireland will not retain sole control over privacy disputes involving companies such as Facebook and Apple under new rules allowing any of its European peers to challenge Irish rulings. Business • 25 Feb 15
Caution urged after PI data breaches The Assistant Data Protection Commissioner has said lessons have to be learned from a case involving a private investigator who was convicted of illegally accessing personal information and passing it on to credit unions. News • 25 Nov 14
Caution urged after PI data breaches The Assistant Data Protection Commissioner has said lessons have to be learned from a case involving a private investigator who was convicted of illegally accessing personal information and passing it on to credit unions. News • 25 Nov 14
Irish Water confirms possible data breach Irish Water has confirmed a possible breach of data protection may have occurred after it sent information packs with the wrong names to over 6,000 customers. News • 10 Sep 14
Irish Water confirms possible data breach Irish Water has confirmed a possible breach of data protection may have occurred after it sent information packs with the wrong names to over 6,000 customers. News • 10 Sep 14
US tech firm to create almost 100 jobs in Belfast A US security technology company is to create almost 100 jobs in Belfast. News • 18 Aug 14
US tech firm to create almost 100 jobs in Belfast A US security technology company is to create almost 100 jobs in Belfast. News • 18 Aug 14
Claims credit unions used stolen data investigated The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has said it investigating claims some credit unions may have hired private investigators to obtain confidential details on customers. News • 15 Aug 14
Claims credit unions used stolen data investigated The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has said it investigating claims some credit unions may have hired private investigators to obtain confidential details on customers. News • 15 Aug 14
'Scant regard' for data protection in State bodies Senior management in some State organisations show "scant regard" for their duty to safeguard personal data entrusted to them, according to the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner. Ireland • 12 May 14
'Scant regard' for data protection in State bodies Senior management in some State organisations show "scant regard" for their duty to safeguard personal data entrusted to them, according to the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner. Ireland • 12 May 14
Concern over data protection in public sector The Data Protection Commissioner has said he is "entirely unsatisfied" with data protection oversight in parts of the public sector, particularly of data originating in the Department of Social Protection. News • 28 Jan 14
Concern over data protection in public sector The Data Protection Commissioner has said he is "entirely unsatisfied" with data protection oversight in parts of the public sector, particularly of data originating in the Department of Social Protection. News • 28 Jan 14
Data breach on driver licence website The Road Safety Authority has confirmed that a data breach has occurred on the website for the new National Driver Licence Service. News • 12 Nov 13
Data breach on driver licence website The Road Safety Authority has confirmed that a data breach has occurred on the website for the new National Driver Licence Service. News • 12 Nov 13
Breaches of data protection across State agencies The Data Protection Commissioner has discovered widespread breaches of data protection legislation during an audit of how information held by the Department of Social Protection is shared with other government agencies. News • 20 May 13
Breaches of data protection across State agencies The Data Protection Commissioner has discovered widespread breaches of data protection legislation during an audit of how information held by the Department of Social Protection is shared with other government agencies. News • 20 May 13
