Decisions
Decisions
Explore summaries and full text of Decisions published by the Data Protection Commission.
Fines Explained
In addition to imposing corrective measures, over €4 billion in fines have been levied against organisations as a result of DPC inquiries. To date, approximately €20 million in fines has been collected.
The law provides that fines imposed by the DPC do not become payable until they are confirmed in Court. If no appeal is made against the DPC’s decision, the DPC must apply to the Circuit Court to confirm the fine under the Data Protection Act 2018.
If an appeal is made against the DPC’s decision, the fine cannot be collected pending that appeal. Such appeals are brought either in the Circuit Court or in the High Court, depending on the monetary value of the fine.
Groupon Ireland Operations Limited
On 8 March 2024, the Data Protection Commission (DPC) adopted a decision following its examination of a complaint received against Groupon Ireland Operations Limited (Groupon). The…
See More InformationInquiry into Apple Distribution International Limited
On 7 March 2024, following an inquiry in relation to a complaint received against Apple Distribution International Limited (Apple), the Data Protection Commission (DPC) adopted a decision…
See More InformationInquiry into Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited
On 15 November 2023, following an inquiry concerning a complaint received against Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited (Microsoft), the Data Protection Commission (DPC) adopted a decision…
See More InformationInquiry into Airbnb Ireland UC
On 14 September 2023, the Data Protection Commission (DPC) adopted a decision in relation to a complaint against Airbnb Ireland UC (Airbnb), which was submitted to the Cypriot DPA, in its…
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Inquiry into Airbnb Ireland UC
On 20 July 2023, following an inquiry the Data Protection Commission (DPC) adopted a decision to exercise corrective powers on Airbnb Ireland UC (Airbnb). The DPC commenced this inquiry on…
See More InformationInquiry into WhatsApp Ireland Ltd
This inquiry relates to the processing carried out by WhatsApp Ireland Limited (“WhatsApp Ireland”) in connection with the delivery of its WhatsApp service, in which the DPC has fined…
See More InformationInquiry into Meta Platforms Ireland Limited
These two inquiries relate to the data processing operations of Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (“Meta Ireland”) in connection with the delivery of its Facebook and Instagram services. (Meta…
See More InformationInquiry into Airbnb Ireland UC
On 14 September 2022, following an inquiry the Data Protection Commission (the DPC) adopted a decision to exercise corrective powers on Airbnb Ireland UC (Airbnb). The DPC commenced this…
See More InformationInquiry concerning the processing of personal data relating to child users of the Instagram social networking service
The DPC commenced this own-volition inquiry on 21 September 2020, based both on information provided by a third party, and in connection with processing identified by the DPC itself. The…
See More InformationDecision concerning Twitter International Company
A complaint was lodged directly with the DPC on 02 July 2019 against Twitter International Company (“Twitter”), and accordingly was handled by the DPC in its role as lead supervisory…
See More InformationInquiry into Limerick City and County Council
This inquiry sought to assess whether Limerick City and County Council was processing personal data in compliance with the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. The inquiry examined a…
See More InformationDecision concerning Groupon International Limited
Acting in its capacity as lead supervisory authority, the DPC commenced an examination of a complaint originally received by the Polish Data Protection Authority. The complaint concerned…
See More InformationDecision concerning Ryanair DAC
Acting in its capacity as lead supervisory authority, the DPC commenced an examination of a complaint originally received by the U.K. Data Protection Authority. The complaint concerned…
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