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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 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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Data Protection Commission Publishes Final Decision Following Inquiry into Permanent TSB

08th May 2026
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has announced its final decision following an inquiry into a series of personal data breaches at Permanent TSB (PTSB), which were first reported to the DPC in May 2022. ...
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Data Protection Commission opens investigation into X (XIUC)

17th February 2026
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has today announced that it has opened an inquiry into X Internet Unlimited Company (XIUC) under section 110 of the Data Protection Act 2018. ...
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