Some more highlights from our Annual Report: ▪️ Total valid breach notifications received in 2023 was 6,991. ▪️ This represented a 20% increase on 2022. ▪️ 92% of breach notifications received in 2023 were concluded by year-end. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-GDDZYk
Data Protection Commission Ireland
Government Administration
Dublin 2, Dublin 31,596 followers
Ireland’s independent supervisory authority for data protection.
About us
The Data Protection Commission is Ireland’s independent supervisory authority tasked with upholding individual data protection rights and regulating the data processing activities of the organisations operating within our jurisdiction. The DPC is the Irish supervisory authority responsible for monitoring the application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and we also have functions and powers related to other regulatory frameworks, including the Irish ePrivacy Regulations (2011) and the EU Directive known as the Law Enforcement Directive (LED). The statutory powers, duties and functions of the DPC are as established under the Data Protection Act 2018. Raise a concern: https://forms.dataprotection.ie/contact Report a breach: https://forms.dataprotection.ie/report-a-breach-of-personal-data Register a DPO: https://forms.dataprotection.ie/register-a-dpo Contact us: https://forms.dataprotection.ie/en/contact/how-contact-us
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http://www.dataprotection.ie
External link for Data Protection Commission Ireland
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Dublin 2, Dublin
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- Data Protection , Regulation , Governance, Consultation , and Guidance
Locations
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Primary
21 Fitzwilliam Square South
Dublin 2, Dublin 2, IE
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Station Road
Portarlington, Laois, IE
Employees at Data Protection Commission Ireland
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Cian O'Sullivan
Results-oriented executive with a strong background in operations management, sales, analysis and transformational change.
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Margery R. Hilko
Legal Analyst at Data Protection Commission Ireland
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Michael O Sullivan
Assistant Commissioner, Data Protection Commission
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Dhruvesh K.
Assistant Principal Officer at Data Protection Commission | Govt. of Ireland
Updates
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Some highlights from our 2023 Annual Report: ▪️ In 2023, the DPC processed 2,600 new complaints. ▪️ The DPC resolved 3,218 complaints (includes complaints received prior to 2023) ▪️ There was a 20% increase in new cases from 2022. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-GDDZYk
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The Data Protection Commission has today launched its Annual Report for 2023. You can read our press release and the full DPC Annual Report 2023 on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-GDDZYk
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📢Data Protection Commission welcomes outcomes in prosecutions of marketing offences 👉https://lnkd.in/eYhEVFV5
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Under the GDPR, certain organisations are required to appoint a designated Data Protection Officer (DPO). A data controller can also voluntarily decide to appoint a DPO. Organisations are also required to publish the details of their DPO and provide these details to their national supervisory authority. Read our Glossary of Key Terms to better understand your rights and responsibilities under the GDPR: https://lnkd.in/e3YnimFT
Definition of Key Terms | Data Protection Commission
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Today marks the 6th anniversary of the GDPR! 🎂 Last year, we produced a podcast highlighting the DPC's work in the area of children's data protection rights over the first 5 years of the GDPR's implementation. Listen here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eX_3nra4
Podcast - Spotlight on Children's Data
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🗳️ Candidates, political parties, and those involved in processing personal data as part of campaigning work need to ensure that they comply with their obligations under data protection law. Read our updated guidance for canvassing and election campaigners here 👉https://lnkd.in/ejZKBdDF
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A huge number of the queries we receive concern the individuals seeking to exercise their Right of Access. This guidance is to help both individuals who are seeking copies of their personal data, as well as controllers who are struggling to deal with the access requests they receive. 📖 https://lnkd.in/ea24DFaZ
Data Subject Access Requests - FAQ | Data Protection Commission
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When should a DPIA be conducted? Under the GDPR, a DPIA is mandatory where data processing is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons. This is particularly relevant when a new data processing technology is being introduced. Read our guide to DPIAs here: https://lnkd.in/enQMrrCv
Data Protection Impact Assessments | Data Protection Commission
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What are the benefits of conducting a DPIA? Conducting a Data Protection Impact Assessment will improve awareness in your organisation of the data protection risks associated with a project. This will help to improve the design of your project and enhance your communication about data privacy risks with relevant stakeholders. Read our guide to DPIAs here: https://lnkd.in/enQMrrCv
Data Protection Impact Assessments | Data Protection Commission
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