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The DPC's Engagement with Meta on AI

14th June 2024

The DPC welcomes the decision by Meta to pause its plans to train its large language model using public content shared by adults on Facebook and Instagram across the EU/EEA. This decision followed intensive engagement between the DPC and Meta. The DPC, in co-operation with its fellow EU data protection authorities, will continue to engage with Meta on this issue. ...

Data Protection Commission welcomes outcomes in prosecutions of marketing offences

27th May 2024

The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has welcomed the outcome of two rounds of prosecution proceedings that were taken today in Dublin District Courts. The cases were taken by the DPC against two companies and in both cases, the DPC had previously issued warnings on foot of previous complaints made to the Office. ...

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Can local authorities use CCTV to help combat anti-social behaviour and illegal dumping?

Yes, Local Authorities can use CCTV systems as part of their efforts to deal with both anti-social behaviour and illegal dumping subject to the following steps:

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DPC survey to examine sports clubs’ data protection awareness and understanding

13th February 2024

This month, The Data Protection Commission (DPC) will issue a survey questionnaire to a representative sample of sports clubs across the spectrum of voluntary and professional sports in Ireland. The survey will assist the DPC in learning about the level of awareness and understanding of data protection in the sports sector. ...