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The DPC’s take on digital assistants

02nd December 2019
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) attended the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment in November 2019 to discuss the topical issue of digital assistants, which in the run up to Christmas may be of particular interest to the public. ...
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Data protection – not an absolute right

08th November 2019
Data protection is a fundamental right set out in Article 8 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, which states: ...
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Know Your Data - Requesting Personal Data from Prospective Tenants

25th October 2019
In this episode of Know Your Data, the Data Protection Commission's podcast, we look at how data protection regulations apply to both landlords and letting agents and what rights it gives to prospective tenants. ...
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Data Protection Commission statement on increased funding of €1.6 million in 2020 Budget

09th October 2019
Total 2020 funding increased by €1.6 million to €16.9 million. Additional funding received is less than a third of the funding requested in the DPC’s budget submission. ...
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Right to compensation and liability

04th October 2019
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) regularly receives queries from individuals about whether they can get compensation if their personal data rights have been infringed. Whilst the DPC has a suite of powers at its disposal to resolve complaints and take action against organisations, it cannot award compensation to affected individuals. ...
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