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Managing your digital footprint

06th February 2024

What is a digital footprint? A digital footprint is the trail of information that you leave behind online when navigating between your favourite apps, websites, and online games. For example, when: ...

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Data protection during Christmastime blog – what you need to know

24th November 2023

As we approach Christmastime and the busy shopping season, we thought it might be helpful to provide an overview of some of the DPC’s guidance around the issues that crop up the most at this time of year. ...

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Data protection during Christmastime podcast – What you need to know

24th November 2023

As we approach Christmastime and the busy shopping season, we thought it might be helpful to provide a brief overview of some of the DPC’s guidance around the issues which crop up the most at this time of year. ...

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One-Stop-Shop Cross-Border Complaints Statistics Report to September 2023

14th November 2023

In the interests of accountability and transparency, in March 2022, the Data Protection Commission (DPC) published a report providing a detailed fact-based overview and statistical analysis of the DPC's handling of One-Stop-Shop (OSS) complaints in the period May 2018 to end 2021. ...

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Data Protection Commission publishes findings of independent Governance review

27th October 2023

The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has today published PWC's Report following completion of their independent review of the DPC's governance structures, staffing arrangements and processes, as requested by the Minister for Justice. ...