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Opinions - Everyone’s got one, but does data protection law apply to them?

24th January 2020

Something that the Data Protection Commission (DPC) comes across from time to time are disputes over ‘opinions’ about a person that have been recorded or used in some way. ...

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Data Protection on the Campaign Trail

21st January 2020

The posters are up and the campaign is in full swing for the general election. In this blog we’re going to run through how and why data protection is important in the context of an election and canvassing, the rights voters have, and the obligations on campaigners. ...

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Does the GDPR really say that? Festive Edition

09th December 2019

Letter writing, Christmas marketing emails and online shopping – Christmas time is here and with it comes more rumours that the GDPR is ruining the festivities. ...

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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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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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Direct Marketing - What you need to know about direct marketing

18th September 2019

A topic the Data Protection Commission receives a lot of queries on is direct marketing communications and how individuals can opt-out of them. Direct marketing is governed by both the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Regulation 13 of the ePrivacy Regulations (SI 336/2011). ...

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Data Breaches – What to do if you find personal data in a public place

05th September 2019

Data controllers in the private and public sectors hold increasing amounts of personal data on individuals. ...

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What supporting documents may be required when you raise a concern with the DPC?

29th August 2019

Since the introduction of the GDPR, we’ve seen a huge increase in the number of people contacting the Data Protection Commission (DPC), as individuals become more aware of their data protection rights. With this in mind, it’s important to know what supporting documents you should include when you contact us with a query or a complaint. ...

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Options for app security

15th August 2019

Most of us use mobile devices in our day-to-day activities. Apps used on these devices often hold personal data for user convenience, functional operations, or even marketing purposes. It is essential for organisations to ensure that any personal data they store is safe and secure. ...

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