Graham Doyle, Deputy Data Protection Commissioner
29th March 2019
Does the GDPR really say that?
11th March 2019
It’s rare that a new law provokes so much interest and debate, right across the general public; but, as it turns out, in both the run up to 25th May 2018 as well as in the months since then, the General Data Protection Regulation (the GDPR) has been the talk of the proverbial town, and everyone seems to have a great story about what activity they’ve heard that the GDPR now bans.
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Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) 2018 ‘Sweep’
05th March 2019
In 2018, the Global Privacy Enforcement Network’s (GPEN) annual intelligence gathering operation, called a ‘Sweep’, examined organisations’ self-reporting of their implementation of the core concepts of accountability. In short, the study looked at how they considered they have taken responsibility for complying with data protection laws.
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Annual Report 25 May - 31 December 2018
28th February 2019
This is the first annual report of the new DPC. It has been prepared in accordance with Section 24 of the Data Protection Act 2018 and covers the period from 25 May to 31 December 2018.
Annual Report 25 May - 31 December 2018
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DPC publishes Annual Report 25 May - 31 December 2018
28th February 2019
Commissioner for Data Protection, Helen Dixon, today launched the first annual report of the new Data Protection Commission (DPC) covering the period 25 May to 31 December 2018, detailing the work of the Irish data protection authority following the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on 25 May 2018.
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Know Your Data - Episode one
21st February 2019
In this first episode of the Data Protection Commission Ireland's podcast, we look at the right to be informed under the GDPR. Presented by Graham Doyle, Head of Communications.
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EDPB Guidelines 1/2019 on Codes of Conduct and Monitoring Bodies under Regulation 2016/679
19th February 2019
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) welcomes comments on the Guidelines 1/2019 on Codes of Conduct and Monitoring Bodies under Regulation 2016/679. Such comments should be sent to the EDPB by 02/04/2019 at the latest. Please note that submissions made after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.
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EDPB Guidelines 1/2018 on certification and identifying certification criteria in accordance with Articles 42 and 43 of the Regulation 2016/679 - Annex 2
15th February 2019
The European Data Protection Board welcomes comments on Annex 2 to the Guidelines 1/2018 on certification and identifying certification criteria in accordance with Articles 42 and 43 of the Regulation 2016/679.
Comments should be sent to the EDPB by 29 March 2019 at the latest.
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DPC Publishes Guidance on Personal Data Transfers in Event of 'No Deal' Brexit
08th February 2019
The DPC has published guidance on transfers of personal data from Ireland to the UK in the event of a 'No-Deal' Brexit'.
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Have your say on children's data protection rights!
05th February 2019
The internet is an intrinsic part of everyday life for each and every one of us – we use it for work, to read the latest news, to plan our commutes home, to keep in touch with friends, to book holidays, to do our banking, to buy clothes, the list goes on!
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