Data Protection Commission Ireland’s Post

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

What are the principles of data security under the GDPR? Portable Devices - Laptops, smartphones and other forms of portable device are especially vulnerable to theft and accidental loss. Whole disk encryption, password protection and remote wiping can help reduce this risk. Read our Data Security guide here: https://lnkd.in/ey9hgxUB

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

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

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

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