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Direct Marketing - What you need to know about direct marketing

18th September 2019

A topic the Data Protection Commission receives a lot of queries on is direct marketing communications and how individuals can opt-out of them. Direct marketing is governed by both the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Regulation 13 of the ePrivacy Regulations (SI 336/2011).  ...

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Data Breaches – What to do if you find personal data in a public place

05th September 2019

Data controllers in the private and public sectors hold increasing amounts of personal data on individuals. ...

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What supporting documents may be required when you raise a concern with the DPC?

29th August 2019

Since the introduction of the GDPR, we’ve seen a huge increase in the number of people contacting the Data Protection Commission (DPC), as individuals become more aware of their data protection rights. With this in mind, it’s important to know what supporting documents you should include when you contact us with a query or a complaint. ...

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Options for app security

15th August 2019

Most of us use mobile devices in our day-to-day activities. Apps used on these devices often hold personal data for user convenience, functional operations, or even marketing purposes.  It is essential for organisations to ensure that any personal data they store is safe and secure. ...

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Checking app permissions

31st July 2019

Apps on mobile devices are used by most people on a daily basis for many reasons. Like many other services, apps often require personal data in order to provide the service customers want and expect. ...

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Sources of information to consider when reviewing or setting your security

03rd July 2019

As increasing amounts of personal data are being held by organisations, it’s important that organisations ensure that the information they hold on individuals is stored safely and securely. ...

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Examination of Right to Rectification complaints

30th April 2019

In light of increased awareness of the rights granted to individuals under the new data protection legislation, this note intends to clarify aspects of the right to rectification of personal data. In particular, this note examines the case of recording of names of individuals that contain diacritical marks (for example, fadas in the Irish language). ...

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Taking photos at school events – Where common sense comes into play

12th April 2019

The introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has triggered a significant shift in people’s perception of data protection, and organisations across all types of sectors are contending with different challenges in terms of ensuring they are balancing their interests with the rights of individuals around their personal data. ...

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Does the GDPR really say that?

11th March 2019

It’s rare that a new law provokes so much interest and debate, right across the general public; but, as it turns out, in both the run up to 25th May 2018 as well as in the months since then, the General Data Protection Regulation (the GDPR) has been the talk of the proverbial town, and everyone seems to have a great story about what activity they’ve heard that the GDPR now bans. ...

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Have your say on children's data protection rights!

05th February 2019

The internet is an intrinsic part of everyday life for each and every one of us – we use it for work, to read the latest news, to plan our commutes home, to keep in touch with friends, to book holidays, to do our banking, to buy clothes, the list goes on! ...

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