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.
Inquiry 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 - 28 September 2023
On 28 September 2023, following an inquiry concerning a complaint received against Airbnb Ireland UC (“Airbnb”), the Data Protection Commission (“the DPC”) adopted a decision. The DPC had…
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Decision 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 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…
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