TikTok faces EU scrutiny on kids’ privacy
European regulators are about to make a ruling on whether TikTok has breached the GDPR by failing to protect children’s data.
Ireland
1.2 billion euro fine for Facebook as a result of EDPB binding decision
Irish DPA has issued a record fine of €1.2 billion to Meta, for violations related to the transfer of users’ personal data from the EU to the US.
Meta facing record fine for mishandling EU user data
Facebook is set to face potentially record-breaking fine for their noncompliance with the GDPR.
75% of Ireland’s GDPR decisions since 2018 overruled
EDPB has overruled a whopping 75% of decisions made by the Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) in EU cases.
Google recruitment system may have broken GDPR
Google may now be facing investigation for a potential breach of the GDPR for failure timely delete data from HR system.
Government will not say if spyware is used to monitor Irish citizens
Ireland won’t reveal whether it spys on its citizens.
Meta Brings Legal Action Against EDPB
Meta has lodged two applications with the CJEU requesting annulment of the Binding Decisions issued by the EDPB.
Meta braces for data transfers suspension order and GDPR fine
Meta has revealed that it is bracing itself for a potential disruption to its EU-U.S. data flows and an imposing GDPR fine from Ireland’s Data Protection Commission.
Ireland’s DPA Produces “Significant Outputs” for 2022 Concluding 17 Large Scale Inquiries
Ireland’s DPA released Annual Report for 2022 showcasing their progress on a range of initiatives.
Oireachtas committee wants to scrutinise use of facial recognition technology by gardaí
Gardaí’s plans to quickly implement laws allowing the use of facial recognition technology have been met with strong opposition.
Controversial spyware technology group with links to Ireland to be investigated by Justice Committee
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice is set to delve into the question of whether companies based in Ireland are manufacturing and selling spyware.
Europe-wide overhaul of GDPR monitoring triggered by ICCL
Following the actions of ICCL, the EU Commission is launching routine assessments of all “large-scale” GDPR cases across Europe.