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@DPCIreland
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How will the EU's new
#dataprotection
rules affect you or your business? It's law May 2018.
#GDPR
#personaldata
#law
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Facebook data breach. The DPC is concerned that this breach was discovered on Tuesday & affects millions of users. At present Facebook is unable to clarify the nature of the breach & risk to users. We are pressing Facebook to urgently clarify these matters.
#dataprotection
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Investigation commenced into Facebook data breach.
@DPCIreland
statement beneath.
#dataprotection
#GDPR
#eudatap
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Irish Government publishes
#DataProtection
Bill 2018. Purpose of the Bill is to give further effect to
#GDPR
in Irish law, transpose the “law enforcement” Directive & to give further legislative underpinning to structures & functions of
@DPCIreland
. Link -
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Measures to control and prevent the spread of COVID-19 will involve more people working remotely than usual. Read our guide to protecting personal data when working remotely
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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.
Read 👉
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.
@DPCIreland
is awaiting from Facebook further urgent details of the security breach impacting some 50m users, including details of EU users which have been affected, so that we can properly assess the nature of the breach and risk to users.
#dataprotection
#GDPR
#eudatap
At least 50mln
#Facebook
users were compromised in the huge security breach. I urge Facebook to fully cooperate with
@DPCIreland
. We need to know if EU users were affected and what had happened to their data. Here a reminder about the obligations of biz
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Statement from Helen Dixon on her reappointment as Commissioner for Data Protection
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In the nick of time!
#DataProtection
Bill is passed by the Oireachtas (Irish Parliament) & will now go to the President to be signed into law. Gives further effect to
#GDPR
, transposes law enforcement Directive & gives further underpinning to structures & functions of
@DPCIreland
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UPDATE Facebook data breach -
@DPCIreland
understands that the number of potentially affected EU accounts is less than 10% of the 50 million accounts in total potentially affected by the security breach. DPC Ireland statement beneath.
#dataprotection
#GDPR
#EUdataP
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We were delighted to welcome the ICO's Elizabeth Denham who spoke to DPC staff earlier today about the GDPR one year on.
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The DPC has issued an important message for any organisation or body that transfers personal data to and from the UK, including Northern Ireland, in the event of a 'no deal' Brexit
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Check out for information, guidance and resources on preparing for the
#GDPR
including a readiness checklist for SMEs. Please
#RETWEET
and help us share these resources with all businesses and organisations
#dataprotection
#EUdataP
Press release: Businesses unprepared for GDPR
@IrishTimesBiz
@examinerbiz
@IrishTimes
@Independent_ie
@IndoBusiness
#GDPR
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New Decision 📝
Irish Data Protection Commission announces €345 million fine of TikTok.
Press release 👉
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The DPC has just launched the 1st stream of its public consultation on the processing of children’s personal data & rights of children as data subjects under the GDPR This consultation is open to all interested parties. Final date for responses is 01/03/19
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Not sure where to begin to prepare for EU's new
#dataprotection
law
#GDPR
? Our 12 step guide will get you started
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Today is
#DataProtectionDay
. Visit our website for all the information you need on data protection and
#GDPR
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Our
#GDPR
readiness checklist includes a template to assist your business in mapping the
#personaldata
you collect and retain. Following this template will help identify where remedial action is required before 25 May 2018. Link -
#eudatap
#dataprotection
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Data Protection Commission announces conclusion of two inquiries into Meta Ireland:
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The EU Commission have released guidance for the direct application of the GDPR. Link:
#dataprotection
#EUdataP
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Key conclusion from Irish High Court judgment referring to
#CJEU
@DPCIreland
Facebook Schrems case on validity of
#SCCs
#EUDataP
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The DPC has created three short guides for children on data protection & their rights under GDPR. The aim is to help children (13+) keep their personal data safe & are a useful tool for anyone interested in children's safety & wellbeing online. Go to:
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EU
#dataprotection
authorities agree final text of guidance on
#GDPR
Data Protection Impact Assessments
#EUdataP
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Judgment of Irish High Court in
@DPCIreland
Facebook Schrems case seeking
#CJEU
referral on validity of
#SCCs
to be delivered 3 Oct
#EUDataP
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Irish DPC submits Article 60 draft decision on inquiry into Twitter International Company’s compliance with Articles 33(1) and 33(5) of the GDPR.
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DPC announces decision in WhatsApp inquiry
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Read our Guidance on Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data
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DPC launches inquiry into processing of personal data by the Department of Health
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€3.5m extra for
@DPCIreland
in 2019. Total annual funding now €15.2m. Additional funding will allow for further significant recruitment of approx 40 staff bringing number of staff to approx 180. Further detail available at
#dataprotection
#eudatap
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Does the GDPR ban people sending Christmas cards or letters to Santa? And what is the legal basis for Santa’s ‘naughty or nice list’? Read the festive edition of our myth-busting blog
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Data Protection Commission announces decision in Facebook “Data Scraping” Inquiry:
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#GDPR
, the new
#EU
#dataprotection
law is fast approaching
To help organisations “Get aware and get prepared” & individuals to “Get aware and take control”, we’ve launched a major information campaign to bring
#GDPR
to over 80% of the Irish public
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A very special thanks to our dear friend and colleague
@Buttarelli_G
and his team
@EU_EDPS
for hosting an exceptional international
#dataprotection
and
#privacy
#ICDPPC2018
conference
#DebatingEthics
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Have you got your 12 STEPS in place for the
#GDPR
?? Become
#Aware
and
#Accountable
with
@DPCIreland
’s guidance for
#DataProtection
. Link:
#EUdataP
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New guidance on
#DataController
to
#DataProcessor
contracts under the
#GDPR
available on at .
#DataProtection
#EUdataP
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DPC Statement on Matters Pertaining to the Public Services Card
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Taking photos at school events: Where common sense comes into play
Taking a photo in public is generally fine; it’s what you do with that photo that can potentially become a data protection issue
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Commissioner Helen Dixon spoke to
@60Minutes
about the role the Data Protection Commission plays in enforcing GDPR. Watch the feature here
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Facebook breach: today’s update from Facebook is significant now that it is confirmed that the data of millions of users was taken by the perpetrators of the attack.
@DPCIreland
’s investigation into the breach and Facebook’s compliance with its obligations under
#GDPR
continues
Investigation commenced into Facebook data breach.
@DPCIreland
statement beneath.
#dataprotection
#GDPR
#eudatap
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The Data Protection Commission has today issued a clarification with regard to the application of data protection law to Community based CCTV schemes which you can read here
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Ireland is ready for
#GDPR
. The Irish
#DataProtection
Bill 2018 has been signed into law by the President this evening.
#EUdataP
Having considered the Data Protection Bill 2018, the President has signed the Bill and it has accordingly become law.
Tar éis dó a mhachnamh a dhéanamh ar An Bille um Chosaint Sonraí, 2018 tá an tUachtarán tar éis a lámh a chur leis agus dá réir sin tá é ina dhlí.
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DPC welcomes resolution of proceedings relating to the Public Services Card
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#WP29
#GDPR
Guidelines on breach notifications. EU Article 29 Working Party has published updated guidelines on
#Personaldata
breach notification
#EUdataP
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94 days and counting... Make sure you download
@DPCIreland
's
#GDPR
checklist to better prepare your organisation for the 25th May. Link
#dataprotection
#EUdataP
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Does the GDPR really prevent your hairdresser from telling you what colour hair-dye they have used in your hair?
We answer this question and more in the first of out
#GDPR
myth-busting blogs
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Irish High Court’s request to
#CJEU
#EU
Court of Justice for a ruling on the validity of standard contractual clauses is available on
@DPCIreland
website at
#eudatap
#dataprotection
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.
@DPCIreland
has launched the 2nd stream of its public consultation on children’s data protection rights & aims to engage young people directly in the classroom. Invitations to participate are being sent out this week to all schools & Youthreach centres.
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DPC Ireland has today published a “List of Types of Data Processing Operations which require a Data Protection Impact Assessment”
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BREAKING - Irish High Court has referred to
#CJEU
@DPCIreland
Facebook Schrems case on validity of Standard Contractual Clauses
#EUDataP
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DPC statement concerning Facebook View (glasses)
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The EU working party on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of
#personaldata
,
#WP29
, revised guidelines on automated individual decision-making and profiling under the
#GDPR
#EUdataP
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- your source of information & guidance to help you prepare for the
#EU
's new
#dataprotection
law
#GDPR
#EUdataP
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Here in the DPC we are all excited for the Late Late Toy Show tonight! We’ve put together this advice note so you know what to consider this Christmas when buying connected toys and devices
#LateLateToyShow
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Data Protection Commission opens statutory inquiry into Google Ireland Limited
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DPC launches two inquiries into TikTok concerning compliance with GDPR requirements relating to the processing of childrens’ personal data and transfers of data to China
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.
@DPCIreland
's latest guidance on tailoring your
#socialmedia
privacy & advertising preferences. Link:
#dataprotection
#EUdataP
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Irish High Court
#EU
Court of Justice referral proceedings on Standard Contractual Clauses. Expert evidence reports given on behalf of
@DPCIreland
and transcripts of the proceedings available at
#eudatap
#dataprotection
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The misunderstanding that conferences, workshops and events can’t share the details of attendees because of the GDPR is one that many people may have come across. Here, we take a look at some of the questions raised around attendee details at these events.
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New: Take a look at the data breach trends we've identified from the first year of the GDPR
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#DataProtection
Commissioner Helen Dixon speaking to
@CNN
on
@DPCIreland
’s regulatory engagement with
#Facebook
on Facebook’s oversight and monitoring of app developers using the Facebook platform. Link to interview:
#EUdataP
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#SiliconValley
is a key constituency for
#GDPR
&
@DPCIreland
. This week DPC Helen Dixon is engaging with industry in
#SanFrancisco
on what the
#GDPR
means for US data rich companies operating in the
#EU
and what they need to do to comply with the EU’s new
#DataProtection
standard
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Are you
#GDPRready
? The final countdown starts now, 7 days to go! We've put together some helpful guidance on
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Step change in breach and complaint volumes since 25 May.
#dataprotection
#GDPR
DPC receives over 1,100 reports of data breaches since start of GDPR rules via
@IrishTimesBiz
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Investigation concluded into Yahoo data breach affecting approx 39 million EU users.
@DPCIreland
investigation finds Yahoo did not meet standards required by EU & Irish
#dataprotection
law. Yahoo now required to take mandatory actions to bring its data processing into compliance
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DPC publishes Annual Report for the period 25 May - 31 December 2018
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NEW
#EU
#dataprotection
authorities' opinion on processing of employee data in context of new technologies.
#EUdataP
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DPC statement on Facebook dating feature
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Data Protection Commission statement on proposed integration of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram
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What the GDPR means for you.
@DPCIreland
guidance on your rights as an individual under the
#GDPR
, providing more stringent responsibilty around the processing of your data. Link:
#dataprotection
#EUdataP
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Data Protection Commission announces decision in Meta (Facebook) inquiry
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Taking account of the opinion of the
@EU_EDPB
we will shortly be publishing our final list of processing operations for which a
#GDPR
DPIA
#DataProtection
Impact Assessment will be a mandatory requirement.
GDPR consistency in practice: the EDPB has just adopted its opinions establishing common criteria for Data Protection Impact Assessment lists. DPIAs help organisations to build and demonstrate compliance by managing the risks resulting from the processing of personal data.
#DPIA
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Happy Valentine's Day from the DPC- if you love data protection, why not check out our guidance on our website
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e-receipts *ATTENTION RETAILERS*- At the point of purchase you should advise your customers the reason for which an email address is being requested. Fair processing & transparency require much more than "Your email address please"!
#dataprotection
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#DataProtection
Commissioner Helen Dixon speaking at IAPP Washington DC congress on
@DPCIreland
’s priorities for enforcement from May 25. Transparency will be top proactive
#GDPR
enforcement priority.
#EUdataP
via
@YouTube
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The misunderstanding that conferences, workshops and events can’t share the details of attendees because of the GDPR is one that many people may have come across. Here, we take a look at some of the questions raised around attendee details at these events:
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DPC launches inquiry into Facebook in relation to a collated dataset of Facebook user personal data made available on the internet
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.
@DPCIreland
opens its call for
#consultation
on
#transparency
&
#datatransfers
. Further details at
#EUDataP
#GDPR
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The DPC has issued new guidance on transfers of personal data from Ireland to the UK in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit
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The DPC has published a report and guidance on the use of cookies and other tracking technologies
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If you are recording with a Dash Cam, you are likely to be a data controller for the purposes of data protection legislation and should therefore give due consideration to the legal responsibilities that you may be taking on. Read our guidance here
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Data Protection Commission announces decision in Twitter inquiry
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In the first episode of our new podcast, Know Your Data, we take you through the right to be informed under the GDPR - listen here
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Preparing for the
#GDPR
and 25 May 2018 is a
#NewYearResolution
your organisation can’t afford to let slide!
@DPCIreland
’s GDPR readiness guide and checklist will help you meet the
#EU
’s new
#dataprotection
standard -
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Maintaining control over our digital identity amongst the most fundamental issues for human beings - Helen Dixon
#datasummitdublin
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#dataprotectionday
. A timely reminder that
#GDPR
is fast approaching. Don’t let excuses or denial deflect your org from being ready for 25 May. GDPR makes sound business sense: protecting your customers’ & employees’ data protects your reputation & builds their trust & confidence
How will the EU's new
#dataprotection
rules affect you or your business? It's law May 2018.
#GDPR
#personaldata
#law
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Data Protection Commission opens statutory inquiry into Facebook
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Enforcing the GDPR. Where stands the Irish Data Protection Commission? In our latest blog Deputy Commissioner Dale Sunderland sets out
@DPCIreland
’s approach to enforcement under the
#GDPR
. Link -
#dataprotection
#EUdataP
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Download the
@DPCIreland
#GDPR
readiness guidelines, including the readiness checklist tool. Get Aware and Get Prepared…
#dataprotection
#EUdataP
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Guidelines on
#GDPR
territorial scope to be published soon following approval by the European
#DataProtection
Board at its 4th plenary meeting on 16 November.
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