We're Hiring! 💼 Legal Analysts in the Data Protection Commission. 🗓️ Closing date: 3pm Thursday, 4 July 2024. Legal Analysts have a key role in what is one of Europe’s most prominent and active data protection regulators. The role involves legal research and analysis and the provision of legal support across a broad range of the DPC’s activities. Learn more 👇 https://lnkd.in/ekMMJysc
Data Protection Commission Ireland
Government Administration
Dublin 2, Dublin 31,758 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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The DPC welcomes the decision by Meta to pause its plans to train its large language model using public content shared by adults on Facebook and Instagram across the EU/EEA. This decision followed intensive engagement between the DPC and Meta. The DPC, in co-operation with its fellow EU data protection authorities, will continue to engage with Meta on this issue. Latest News 👉 https://lnkd.in/erM-NpKz
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Organisations should take into account the scale, complexity and sensitivity of their data processing operations when deciding on the qualifications and level of training required for their DPO. Read our guidance on appropriate qualifications for a DPO. https://lnkd.in/e8cG_t5a
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The GDPR’s accountability principle requires organisations to demonstrate - and, in most cases, document - the ways in which they comply with data protection principles when transacting business. Learn more about the GDPR's accountability obligation for data controllers here: https://lnkd.in/gmjqq-JM
Accountability obligation | Data Protection Commission
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Case Study 📚 The employer in this case sought to rely on swipe-card data derived from the complainant’s entry into and exit from the workplace for disciplinary proceedings. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eAVb9Htr
Case Studies | Data Protection Commission
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More highlights from our Annual Report: ▪️ A total of 237 electronic direct marketing investigations were concluded in 2023. ▪️ The DPC successfully prosecuted four companies for the sending of unsolicited marketing communications without consent. Read 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-GDDZYk
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More highlights from our Annual Report: ▪️ Throughout 2023, the DPC provided input and observations on over 37 pieces of proposed legislation. ▪️ The DPC brought about the postponement or revision of four scheduled internet platform projects with implications for the rights and freedoms of individuals. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-GDDZYk
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Some highlights from our Annual Report: ▪️ In 2023, the DPC issued 19 finalised decisions resulting in administrative fines totalling €1.55 billion. ▪️ The DPC concluded 13 large-scale investigations and issued 18 draft decisions to Article 60. Read 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-GDDZYk
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ICYMI 👇 Last week, the Data Protection Commission launched its Annual Report for 2023. You can read the 2023 Annual Report highlights and a full copy of the report on our website: https://lnkd.in/e-GDDZYk