Data Protection Commission Ireland’s Post

What is a DPIA? A Data Protection Impact Assessment describes a process designed to identify risks arising out of the processing of personal data and to minimise these risks as far and as early as possible. DPIAs are mandatory for any new high risk processing projects. Read our guide to DPIAs here: https://lnkd.in/enQMrrCv

For information on what a breach notification should contain and to gain access to our breach notification webform, visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/eTybq-uv

🎧Listen to our podcast with Legal Analyst Sorcha Montgomery and Assistant Commissioner Julia Drennan who provide testimonials on what it’s like working as a Legal Analyst for the DPC: https://lnkd.in/ekZGghv3

Commissioner Chair, Dr. Des Hogan speaking this morning on data protection as part of the EDPS - European Data Protection Supervisor 20th Anniversary conference alongside Gary Davis, Věra Jourová, Vice-President for Values and Transparency at the European Commission, Orla Lynskey, Henrik Saugmandsgaard Øe, and moderated by Daniele Nardi. #EDPS

💡Have you ever considered working for the DPC? To gain some insight on our current Legal Analyst vacancy, we asked staff to share their experiences in the role, and how they may have progressed in their career to date. Meet our team here: https://lnkd.in/ekMMJysc

Organisations, are you aware of the two crucial concepts for future project planning - Data Protection By Design and Data Protection By Default? While long recommended as good practice, both of these principles are enshrined in law under the GDPR. Learn more about these important principles here: https://lnkd.in/emXC3Ew

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

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

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