DPC statement on CJEU decision
16th July 2020
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) strongly welcomes today’s judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU).
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Data Protection implications of the Return to Work Safely Protocol
26th June 2020
Employers and employees are currently in the process of implementing, or preparing to implement a phased return to work as part of the Government’s ‘roadmap for reopening society and business’.
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DPC Ireland 2018-2020 Regulatory Activity Under GDPR
24th June 2020
The DPC has published a two year Regulatory Activities report under the GDPR to assess the range of regulatory tasks over the period 25 May 2018 to 25 May 2020.
Read the full report here.
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Telephone Information
05th June 2020
If you wish to speak with the DPC in relation to an accounts query or for other official purposes, you can contact:
Telephone
10:00 - 12:00hrs (Monday - Friday)
14:00 - 16:00hrs (Monday - Friday)
+353
+353
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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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Deep Dive into the DPC's Cookie Sweep- Podcast
05th May 2020
The following Podcast takes a deep dive into the DPC's Cookie Sweep.
Listen here
Regulation 5(3), 5(4) and 5(5) from S.I. 336/2011 :
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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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