Ireland

May 11, 2023

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.

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May 9, 2023

Government will not say if spyware is used to monitor Irish citizens

Ireland won’t reveal whether it spys on its citizens.

May 8, 2023

Meta Brings Legal Action Against EDPB

Meta has lodged two applications with the CJEU requesting annulment of the Binding Decisions issued by the EDPB.

May 2, 2023

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.

April 14, 2023

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.

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April 12, 2023

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.

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February 11, 2023

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.

February 10, 2023

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.

February 3, 2023

GDPR Fines and Data Breach Survey: January 2023

DLA Piper has published latest annual General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Fines and Data Breach Survey of the 27 European Union Member states plus the UK, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.