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Data Protection Commission publishes AI Insights Report

25th September 2026
The Data Protection Commission has published a new report detailing the DPC’s supervision of Artificial Intelligence products and services between 2021 and 2025. The report details a significant increase in AI-related engagements, driven in part by the rapid development of Generative AI in recent years. ...
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Data Protection Commission fines Google €403 million following Inquiry into Google’s processing of location data

21st September 2026
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has today announced its final decision following an Inquiry into Google Ireland Limited (“Google”). ...
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Data Protection Commission welcomes outcome of prosecution of marketing offences

08th September 2026
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) welcomes the outcome of prosecution proceedings taken in Dublin Metropolitan District Court yesterday, 7 September 2026. ...
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Data Protection Commission announces Final Decision following Inquiry into the Health Service Executive (HSE)

02nd September 2026
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has today announced its final decision following an inquiry into the HSE’s processing of personal data contained in paper records, which are stored and retained in the HSE’s external storage facilities. The DPC’s decision fines the HSE a total of €645,000, and imposes a reprimand and a number of corrective orders. ...
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Data Protection Commission Publishes Annual Report for 2025 and Results of “Sharenting” Survey

30th June 2026
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) published its Annual Report for 2025 today. At a press conference at the DPC’s offices, Commissioners for Data Protection, Dr Des Hogan (Chairperson), Mr Dale Sunderland and Ms Niamh Sweeney detailed the significant work of the office throughout the year.  ...
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