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Update from the DPC regarding RTÉ's Prime Time Investigation

26th September 2025
The DPC, using its statutory powers, has this week obtained both the identity of the two companies and the dataset at the heart of last Thursday’s RTÉ Prime Time programme. One of the companies is Irish-based and the DPC has this week attended an office in Dublin. ...
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Statement from the DPC regarding RTÉ's Prime Time Investigation

18th September 2025
The DPC first became aware of this matter when contacted by Prime Time and we are extremely concerned by it. Location data can reveal a significant amount of information about individuals, including information about an individual’s habits and personality, and information that is inherently sensitive. ...
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DPC Welcomes the Appointment of 3rd Commissioner

17th September 2025
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) welcomes today’s announcement by Government of the appointment of Ms. Niamh Sweeney as Commissioner for Data Protection. ...
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Processing Personal Data During “Pre-Enrolment” - What Schools Need to Know

28th August 2025
When it comes to personal data, children merit extra protection under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Schools, as data controllers, must comply with their obligations under the GDPR around how they collect and use personal data. ...
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Data Protection Commission Opens Inquiry into Children’s Health Ireland

14th August 2025
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has today announced the opening of an inquiry into Children’s Health Ireland (CHI), relating to the physical safety and security of children’s health records within one specific CHI facility at Tallaght University Hospital (TUH). ...
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