Microsoft acts after data criticism Microsoft has confirmed changes in its data policy after the company admitted scanning the email of an internet blogger to gather evidence about possible information leaks. Business • 21 Mar 14
Microsoft acts after data criticism Microsoft has confirmed changes in its data policy after the company admitted scanning the email of an internet blogger to gather evidence about possible information leaks. Business • 21 Mar 14
35% of Irish users turn off data when roaming One third of Irish mobile users switch off data roaming on their phones when in another European Union country, according to a new report. Business • 17 Feb 14
35% of Irish users turn off data when roaming One third of Irish mobile users switch off data roaming on their phones when in another European Union country, according to a new report. Business • 17 Feb 14
Microsoft in €170m data centre expansion Microsoft is to expand its mega data centre in west Dublin in a new investment worth €170m. News • 03 Dec 13
Microsoft in €170m data centre expansion Microsoft is to expand its mega data centre in west Dublin in a new investment worth €170m. News • 03 Dec 13
Some UK economic data not good enough - Carney Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has cast doubt on the reliability of some of Britain's economic data. Business • 26 Nov 13
Some UK economic data not good enough - Carney Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has cast doubt on the reliability of some of Britain's economic data. Business • 26 Nov 13
500,000 may be hit by loyalty scheme card breach The Data Protection Commissioner has said the credit card details of up to 500,000 people across Europe may have been compromised by the data breach at Loyaltybuild. News • 12 Nov 13
500,000 may be hit by loyalty scheme card breach The Data Protection Commissioner has said the credit card details of up to 500,000 people across Europe may have been compromised by the data breach at Loyaltybuild. News • 12 Nov 13
SuperValu data breach worse than anticipated The supermarket chain SuperValu has said a security breach involving its 'Getaway Breaks' loyalty scheme is more extensive than first thought. News • 12 Nov 13
SuperValu data breach worse than anticipated The supermarket chain SuperValu has said a security breach involving its 'Getaway Breaks' loyalty scheme is more extensive than first thought. News • 12 Nov 13
4G sparks broadband price war It’s no coincidence that fibre speeds are increasing as better mobile connections are coming, writes Niall Kitson. Business • 15 Oct 13
4G sparks broadband price war It’s no coincidence that fibre speeds are increasing as better mobile connections are coming, writes Niall Kitson. Business • 15 Oct 13
Vodafone Ireland switches on 4G service Vodafone Ireland will switch on its 4G mobile broadband service today, making it the second mobile network operator in Ireland to begin offering a service. Business • 14 Oct 13
Vodafone Ireland switches on 4G service Vodafone Ireland will switch on its 4G mobile broadband service today, making it the second mobile network operator in Ireland to begin offering a service. Business • 14 Oct 13
Google faces fine from French data regulator Google faces a fine for failing to make changes to its privacy policies sought by French regulators. Business • 27 Sep 13
Google faces fine from French data regulator Google faces a fine for failing to make changes to its privacy policies sought by French regulators. Business • 27 Sep 13
Irish officials made 34 data requests to Facebook Irish authorities made 34 requests for data from Facebook in the first six months of the year, according to figures published by the social media company. Business • 27 Aug 13
Irish officials made 34 data requests to Facebook Irish authorities made 34 requests for data from Facebook in the first six months of the year, according to figures published by the social media company. Business • 27 Aug 13
Google threatened with criminal action in Britain Google has been threatened with criminal proceedings by Britain’s information watchdog after further personal data unlawfully collected by its Street View cars was discovered. Business • 21 Jun 13
Google threatened with criminal action in Britain Google has been threatened with criminal proceedings by Britain’s information watchdog after further personal data unlawfully collected by its Street View cars was discovered. Business • 21 Jun 13
Google to allow users to decide future of data Google has become the first internet multinational to allow users to decide what happens to their data after they die or become inactive online. News • 12 Apr 13
Google to allow users to decide future of data Google has become the first internet multinational to allow users to decide what happens to their data after they die or become inactive online. News • 12 Apr 13
Banks misreported customers' credit histories The Data Protection Commissioner has said he was surprised at how widespread the practice of misreporting credit histories was amongst financial institutions. Business • 04 Oct 12
Banks misreported customers' credit histories The Data Protection Commissioner has said he was surprised at how widespread the practice of misreporting credit histories was amongst financial institutions. Business • 04 Oct 12
Cost of using mobiles in other EU states to fall The cost of using mobile phones while travelling across Europe is set to fall significantly after new regulations were passed by the European Parliament today. News • 11 May 12
Cost of using mobiles in other EU states to fall The cost of using mobile phones while travelling across Europe is set to fall significantly after new regulations were passed by the European Parliament today. News • 11 May 12