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Irish Data Protection Commission announces €345 million fine of TikTok

15th September 2023
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) adopted its final decision regarding its inquiry into TikTok Technology Limited (TTL) on 1 September 2023. ...
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Data Protection Commission addresses European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

23rd May 2023
The Data Protection Commission (“the DPC”) was today delighted to be invited to make its first address before the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (“the LIBE Committee”). ...
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Data Protection Commission announces conclusion of inquiry into Meta Ireland

22nd May 2023
The Data Protection Commission (“the DPC”) has today announced the conclusion of its inquiry into Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (“Meta Ireland”), examining the basis upon which Meta Ireland transfers personal data from the EU/EEA to the US in connection with the delivery of its Facebook service. ...
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Data Protection Commission publishes 2022 Annual Report

07th March 2023
Commissioner for Data Protection, Helen Dixon, has today launched the Irish Data Protection Commission’s Annual Report for 2022. Highlights of the 2022 Annual report include: ...
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Data Protection Commission announces conclusion of two inquiries into Meta Ireland

04th January 2023
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has today announced the conclusion of two inquiries into the data processing operations of Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (“Meta Ireland”) in connection with the delivery of its Facebook and Instagram services. (Meta Ireland was previously known as Facebook Ireland Limited). ...
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