New toolkit for protecting data of vulnerable adults The Data Protection Commission has launched a new 'Adult Safeguarding Toolkit' to provide organisations and individuals with guidance and resources to protect the personal data of vulnerable adults Ireland • 31 Jul
New toolkit for protecting data of vulnerable adults The Data Protection Commission has launched a new 'Adult Safeguarding Toolkit' to provide organisations and individuals with guidance and resources to protect the personal data of vulnerable adults Ireland • 31 Jul
Irish data watchdog opens fresh probe into TikTok The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has announced that it has opened an inquiry into TikTok's transfers of European users' personal data to servers located in China. Ireland • 10 Jul
Irish data watchdog opens fresh probe into TikTok The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has announced that it has opened an inquiry into TikTok's transfers of European users' personal data to servers located in China. Ireland • 10 Jul
Data watchdog engaging with Sky on 'dodgy box' clampdown The Data Protection Commission said it has been engaging with Sky on the company's efforts to clampdown on so-called TV 'dodgy boxes'. Ireland • 19 Jun
Data watchdog engaging with Sky on 'dodgy box' clampdown The Data Protection Commission said it has been engaging with Sky on the company's efforts to clampdown on so-called TV 'dodgy boxes'. Ireland • 19 Jun
Data watchdog issues €550K fine over Public Services Card The Data Protection Commission has fined the Department of Social Protection €550,000 for breaches of privacy rules relating to the use of facial recognition technology in the registration process for the Public Services Card. Business • 13 Jun
Data watchdog issues €550K fine over Public Services Card The Data Protection Commission has fined the Department of Social Protection €550,000 for breaches of privacy rules relating to the use of facial recognition technology in the registration process for the Public Services Card. Business • 13 Jun
Data protection watchdog moves to new Dublin headquarters The Data Protection Commission has moved to new headquarters in Dublin which will bring together all of the Commission's Dublin-based staff into one office. Ireland • 30 May
Data protection watchdog moves to new Dublin headquarters The Data Protection Commission has moved to new headquarters in Dublin which will bring together all of the Commission's Dublin-based staff into one office. Ireland • 30 May
Meta to update privacy policy Meta is to update its privacy policy for users in Europe next month and will begin notifying them about the changes via Facebook, Messenger, Threads and Instagram this week. Business • 28 May
Meta to update privacy policy Meta is to update its privacy policy for users in Europe next month and will begin notifying them about the changes via Facebook, Messenger, Threads and Instagram this week. Business • 28 May
Irish data watchdog to investigate Musk's AI tool Grok Ireland's data regulator has opened an investigation into social media platform X over the use of personal data collected from European Union users to train its AI system Grok. Business • 11 Apr
Irish data watchdog to investigate Musk's AI tool Grok Ireland's data regulator has opened an investigation into social media platform X over the use of personal data collected from European Union users to train its AI system Grok. Business • 11 Apr
Irish watchdog contacts DeepSeek amid data concerns The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has written to Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek amid concerns over the processing of Irish people's data. Ireland • 30 Jan
Irish watchdog contacts DeepSeek amid data concerns The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has written to Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek amid concerns over the processing of Irish people's data. Ireland • 30 Jan
DPC loses challenge against EU's data protection board The European Court of Justice has found against the Irish Data Protection Commissioner following a case taken by the EU's main data protection board. Europe • 29 Jan
DPC loses challenge against EU's data protection board The European Court of Justice has found against the Irish Data Protection Commissioner following a case taken by the EU's main data protection board. Europe • 29 Jan
Just a fraction of fines imposed by DPC collected so far Just a tiny fraction of the €3.26 billion in fines levied by the Data Protection Commission (DPC) over the past five years has been collected. Business • 13 Dec 24
Just a fraction of fines imposed by DPC collected so far Just a tiny fraction of the €3.26 billion in fines levied by the Data Protection Commission (DPC) over the past five years has been collected. Business • 13 Dec 24
Irish data watchdog fines LinkedIn €310m The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has imposed fines totalling €310m on social media platform LinkedIn. Business • 24 Oct 24
Irish data watchdog fines LinkedIn €310m The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has imposed fines totalling €310m on social media platform LinkedIn. Business • 24 Oct 24
DPC asked for extra €4m in funding in Budget The Data Protection Commission (DPC) asked for an extra €4m in funding to hire new staff and manage potential fallout from AI (artificial intelligence) being trained using people's personal information. Business • 23 Oct 24
DPC asked for extra €4m in funding in Budget The Data Protection Commission (DPC) asked for an extra €4m in funding to hire new staff and manage potential fallout from AI (artificial intelligence) being trained using people's personal information. Business • 23 Oct 24
Data watchdog probes Ryanair's use of facial recognition The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has opened an inquiry into Ryanair's processing of personal data as part of verification processes used for customers who book flights from third party websites or online travel agents. Business • 04 Oct 24
Data watchdog probes Ryanair's use of facial recognition The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has opened an inquiry into Ryanair's processing of personal data as part of verification processes used for customers who book flights from third party websites or online travel agents. Business • 04 Oct 24
X to pause using European user data to train AI systems The operator of the 'X' social media platform has given an undertaking to the High Court to temporarily cease processing the personal data of its European users to train any of its Artificial Intelligence systems. Business • 08 Aug 24
X to pause using European user data to train AI systems The operator of the 'X' social media platform has given an undertaking to the High Court to temporarily cease processing the personal data of its European users to train any of its Artificial Intelligence systems. Business • 08 Aug 24
Court dismisses claim about DPC investigation into Google The Court of Appeal has dismissed a claim that the Data Protection Commission failed to fully investigate a complaint made to it several years ago about an alleged massive data breach by the internet giant Google. Business • 24 Jun 24
Court dismisses claim about DPC investigation into Google The Court of Appeal has dismissed a claim that the Data Protection Commission failed to fully investigate a complaint made to it several years ago about an alleged massive data breach by the internet giant Google. Business • 24 Jun 24
Potential cyberattack involving telecom company Magnet+ Telecoms company Magnet+ is investigating an attempted cyberattack after the company said its internal security systems detected an unauthorised access attempt on its IT services network on 8 April. Business • 01 May 24
Potential cyberattack involving telecom company Magnet+ Telecoms company Magnet+ is investigating an attempted cyberattack after the company said its internal security systems detected an unauthorised access attempt on its IT services network on 8 April. Business • 01 May 24
Paid Meta services face complaint from privacy group Meta's paid no-ads subscription service launched in Europe this month faced one of its biggest tests as advocacy group NOYB filed a complaint with an Austrian regulator, saying that it amounted to paying a fee to ensure privacy. Business • 28 Nov 23
Paid Meta services face complaint from privacy group Meta's paid no-ads subscription service launched in Europe this month faced one of its biggest tests as advocacy group NOYB filed a complaint with an Austrian regulator, saying that it amounted to paying a fee to ensure privacy. Business • 28 Nov 23
Helen Dixon appointed Comreg Commissioner Outgoing Data Protection Commissioner, Helen Dixon, has been appointed as a Commissioner at communications regulator, Comreg. Business • 16 Nov 23
Helen Dixon appointed Comreg Commissioner Outgoing Data Protection Commissioner, Helen Dixon, has been appointed as a Commissioner at communications regulator, Comreg. Business • 16 Nov 23
DPC warned proposed new structures could slow inquiries The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has warned the Government that new proposed structures for the organisation could slow down the pace of major data protection inquiries involving high-tech companies and other multinationals. Business • 10 Nov 23
DPC warned proposed new structures could slow inquiries The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has warned the Government that new proposed structures for the organisation could slow down the pace of major data protection inquiries involving high-tech companies and other multinationals. Business • 10 Nov 23
TikTok reaches 2 million users in Ireland Video sharing platform TikTok has announced that there are now 2 million people in Ireland using the app each month. Business • 24 Oct 23
TikTok reaches 2 million users in Ireland Video sharing platform TikTok has announced that there are now 2 million people in Ireland using the app each month. Business • 24 Oct 23
Meta floats €10 a month ad-free plan for Facebook in EU Meta Platforms is exploring options to introduce ad-free subscription plans for Instagram and Facebook users in Europe, a person familiar with the matter said today. Business • 03 Oct 23
Meta floats €10 a month ad-free plan for Facebook in EU Meta Platforms is exploring options to introduce ad-free subscription plans for Instagram and Facebook users in Europe, a person familiar with the matter said today. Business • 03 Oct 23
TikTok fined €345m by Irish Data Protection Commission The Irish Data Protection Commission has fined video-sharing platform TikTok €345m for breaches related to the processing of children's data. Business • 15 Sep 23
TikTok fined €345m by Irish Data Protection Commission The Irish Data Protection Commission has fined video-sharing platform TikTok €345m for breaches related to the processing of children's data. Business • 15 Sep 23
Revenue reports 370 data breaches over last 18 months The Revenue Commissioners has suffered more than 370 data breaches over the past 18 months. Business • 18 Aug 23
Revenue reports 370 data breaches over last 18 months The Revenue Commissioners has suffered more than 370 data breaches over the past 18 months. Business • 18 Aug 23
Meta to seek users' consent for targeted ads Meta intends to ask users in the European Union for their consent before allowing businesses to target advertising based on what they view on its services such as Facebook and Instagram, the social media giant has said. Business • 01 Aug 23
Meta to seek users' consent for targeted ads Meta intends to ask users in the European Union for their consent before allowing businesses to target advertising based on what they view on its services such as Facebook and Instagram, the social media giant has said. Business • 01 Aug 23
DPC rejects claims over Google data complaint The Data Protection Commission rejects claims that it has failed to fully investigate a complaint made to it five years ago about an alleged massive data breach by the internet giant Google. Business • 27 Jul 23
DPC rejects claims over Google data complaint The Data Protection Commission rejects claims that it has failed to fully investigate a complaint made to it five years ago about an alleged massive data breach by the internet giant Google. Business • 27 Jul 23
