Who we are
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) is the national independent authority in Ireland responsible for upholding the fundamental right of individuals in the European Union (EU) to have their personal data protected. Accordingly, the DPC is the Irish supervisory authority responsible for monitoring the application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and we also have functions and powers related to other regulatory frameworks, including the Irish ePrivacy Regulations (2011) and the EU Directive known as the Law Enforcement Directive (LED). The statutory powers, duties and functions of the DPC are as established under the Data Protection Act 2018, which gives further effect to the GDPR and also gives effect to the LED.
Our Mission
Safeguarding data protection rights by driving compliance through guidance, supervision and enforcement.
Organisation Chart
Commissioner for Data Protection
Frontline Breach, Complaint and Information
National Complaints including Access Requests, LED, Breach & Processing
CB Complaints -: Assessment, Handling & Inquiries; ePrivacy Investigations; Enforcement; Prosecutions
Large Scale Inquiries and Investigations
Supervision, Guidance & International Affairs
Technology & Operational Performance
Legal Affairs
Strategy, Governance, Finance & Risk
Corporate Affairs, People & Learning, Media & Communica-tions
Our team
Ian Chambers
Sandra Skehan
Tony Delaney
Cian O'Brien
Dale Sunderland
Ultan O’Carroll
Fleur O’Shea
MB Donnelly
Graham Doyle