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Irish DPC submits Article 60 draft decision on inquiry into Twitter International Company’s compliance with Articles 33(1) and 33(5) of the GDPR

22nd May 2020

This draft decision is one of a number of significant developments in DPC inquiries into “big tech” companies this week. ...

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Return to Sender: Data Breaches and Email Correspondence

14th May 2020

Data controllers in both the private and public sector issue and receive large volumes of email correspondence on a daily basis. While email is a valued and effective communication tool, it can be the source of a number of common data protection breaches. ...

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FAQ on Consent for Electronic Direct Marketing

01st May 2020

As well as the General Data Protection (GDPR) applying to processing of personal data for the purposes of electronic direct marketing (marketing conducted by phone, fax, text message, and email), there are further rules which specifically apply to electronic direct marketing, which are set out in the ‘ePrivacy Regulations’ (SI 336 of 2011). ...

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Tips for Avoiding Data Breaches

01st May 2020

During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the DPC knows you might need to share or collect information quickly to adapt to the demanding circumstances we all face and to maintain normal functions as far as possible. ...

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Know Your Data- Contacting Organisations on Behalf of Someone Else

27th April 2020

In this episode of Know Your Data, the Data Protection Commission's podcast, we take you through contacting organisations on behalf of someone else in relation to their personal data. ...

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Report by the DPC on the use of cookies and other tracking technologies

06th April 2020

Revised on 15 April 2020 In August 2019, the Data Protection Commission (DPC) commenced an examination of the use of cookies and similar technologies on a selection of websites across a range of sectors, including media and publishing, the retail sector, restaurants and food ordering services, insurance, sport and leisure and the public sector. ...

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Data Protection Tips for Video-conferencing

03rd April 2020

In light of the recent increase in remote working, necessitated by COVID-19 mitigation measures, as well as the increased numbers keeping in touch online with friends and family, the number of people video-conferencing and video-calling has increased dramatically. ...

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Information for Data Protection Officers

27th March 2020

Are you a Data Protection Officer interested in our guidance and other resources? ...

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Staying safe online during a pandemic

26th March 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic we have seen support being offered from all parts of society, as well as innovative solutions and tools being developed and implemented. ...

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Covid 19 and Subject Access Requests

25th March 2020

Do the timelines for responding to GDPR data subject requests still apply where an organisation is temporarily closed or capacity to handle requests is curtailed because of COVID-19? ...

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