Ireland’s Data Protection Commission publishes 2023 Annual Report
Data Protection Commission’s 2023 Annual Report reveals substantial fines on companies, increased cases, and active involvement in legislative consultations and enforcement actions.
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Irish DPC Counters Criticism, Defends Its GDPR Compliance Record
Irish DPC defends GDPR enforcement record, refutes claims of leniency and highlights significant fines.
OpenAI Moves to Ireland to Reduce Regulatory Risk in the EU
OpenAI has moved its data controller role to its Dublin-based entity to comply with GDPR and reduce regulatory risk in the EU.
Irish Data Commission Objects to EDPB’s Meta Data Processing Ban
Ireland’s DPC criticizes EDPB’s restrictions on Meta as ineffective and frustrating.
EDPB Urgent Binding Decision on processing of personal data for behavioural advertising by Meta
The EDPB has instructed the Irish DPA to impose a ban on Meta IE’s processing of personal data for behavioural advertising across the EEA.
Ireland’s Central Bank faces historic fine for major GDPR breach
Irish DPA has initiated an investigation into the Central Bank for a possible data breach due to retention of borrowers’ data beyond the legal limit.
TikTok Fined €345m For Children’s Data Breaches
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined TikTok €345m for breaches related to mishandling of children’s data.
Court backs Data Protection Commission over Google inquiry
The High Court ruled in favor of the Data Protection Commission (DPC), allowing it to conduct its investigation into Google’s alleged data breach before resuming Dr Johnny Ryan’s complaint.
Noyb wants court to order regulator to fully investigate claims against Meta
NOYB is seeking High Court intervention to urge Ireland’s Data Protection Commission to thoroughly investigate its complaints about Meta’s data handling practices.
Controversy Surrounding Irish Government’s Amendments for Data Protection Investigations
The proposed amendments to the Law aimed at protecting DPC investigation confidentiality, have sparked concern among human rights groups and consumer organisations who argue it stifles dissent and shields tech companies from scrutiny.
Google forced to postpone Bard chatbot’s EU launch over privacy concerns
Google’s plan to launch their AI chatbot Bard in the European Union has been delayed due to privacy concerns raised by the Irish DPA.
Microsoft says Irish DPC intends to slam LinkedIn with a $425m fine
Ireland’s DPA to fine Microsoft $425m for LinkedIn’s GDPR breaches.