Meta Looses in Court Over Potential €430 Million GDPR Fines
Meta lost a legal challenge allowing the Irish Data Protection Commission to impose fines up to €430 million for GDPR violations affecting millions of Facebook users.
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Irish DPC Investigates Shein for Potential GDPR Breaches
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission investigates Shein over possible GDPR breaches involving customer data transfers to China.
Court Confirms WhatsApp’s Right to Contest EDPB GDPR Fine Decision
The Court of Justice ruled WhatsApp can challenge the EDPB binding decision on GDPR violations, sending the case back for a full review.
Ireland to expand police powers over encrypted data and spyware
Ireland plans new laws to expand police powers for intercepting encrypted communications and using spyware, with legal safeguards aligned to EU standards.
Commission Investigates Irish Data Protection Commissioner Appointment
The European Commission seeks more information from Ireland on the appointment of Niamh Sweeney as Data Protection Commissioner amid concerns over independence and conflicts of interest.
Privacy groups criticise appointment of third Irish DPA Commissioner
Privacy groups warned that the appointment of a former Meta executive as a DPC Commissioner risks conflicts of interest and could undermine independent GDPR enforcement.
Investigation reveals sale of precise phone movement data in Ireland
Undercover RTÉ reporting shows minute-by-minute smartphone location data for tens of thousands in Ireland is being sold, enabling re-identification and raising serious privacy and security concerns.
Ireland’s DPA Launches Toolkit to Safeguard Vulnerable Adults’ Data
New DPC Adult Safeguarding Toolkit guides organisations on GDPR-compliant collection, storage and sharing of vulnerable adults’ personal data with practical templates and sector collaboration.
DPC Opens GDPR Inquiry into TikTok’s Transfers of EEA Data to China
The DPC has launched an inquiry into TikTok’s transfer of EEA user data to China, focusing on GDPR compliance and the legality of cross-border data transfers.
Irish DPA Publishes 2025 Case Studies
The Irish Data Protection Commission’s 2025 case studies reveal key trends in GDPR enforcement, with fines up to €1.2 million for breaches involving access requests, security failures, and transparency issues.
Data Protection Commission Issues €550,000 Fine Over DSP Biometric Data Use
The DPC fined the Department of Social Protection €550,000 for GDPR violations related to biometric data processing in Public Services Card registration.
Court Temporary Pauses Order to Suspend TikTok’s Data Transfers to China
The High Court granted TikTok a stay on the DPC’s data transfer suspension to China until October while the full legal challenge, including a €530 million fine, is considered.