Irish data law amounts to mass surveillance, says ex-chief justice
A report by the former chief justice John Murray has found that current data-retention legislation amounts to mass surveillance of […]
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Europe’s Courts Decide: Does U.S. Spying Violate Europe’s Privacy?
In a long-awaited decision on whether and how Europeans’ private data can be protected from the roving eyes of the […]
Irish DPA releases guidance on qualifications for DPOs
Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner published guidance on appropriate qualifications for a Data Protection Officers (DPOs) under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). […]
Ireland to set ‘digital age of consent’ at 13
Ireland is required to harmonise its laws with a European directive on data protection. Source: Cabinet agrees to set ‘digital […]
Facebook Ireland fights Max Schrems over class action suit
Austrian lawyer seeking court permission to take privacy case against social network. Source: Facebook Ireland fights Max Schrems over class […]
Ireland could face claims from citizens if public bodies illegally process data
Oireachtas committee told social media firms must identify whether users adults or children. Source: State could face claims for damages […]
Human rights watchdog seeks details on Ireland surveillance data sharing
Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) – leading human rights watchdog – has asked the Irish government and security agencies […]
Irish Court Reviews U.S. Surveillance Developments
The Irish High Court has reviewed recent decisions by the U.S. surveillance court and a federal appeals court for a […]
Preparing for the GDPR: A first look at the Irish Data Protection Bill
Last month, the Irish government published the General Scheme of the Data Protection Bill 2017 (the “Scheme”). This Scheme provides […]
What will the next Irish Data Protection Act say?
The General Data Protection Regulation is an EU Regulation, which means that it has direct effect inside (and indeed outside) the […]
IOT and data centres provide great opportunities
Interesting interview with Garry Connolly, from Host In Ireland, who will be giving a keynote Q and A at the […]
Data protection boss vows she will use new powers to fine firms up to €20m
In the interview Irish Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon reveals intention to use powers given by new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) […]