🤝 Commissioner Niamh Sweeney and Deputy Commissioner Cian O’Brien spent time with colleagues at the Spanish Agency for Data Protection, the AEPD, earlier this week. They discussed a broad range of issues including rising complaint numbers and opportunities to use AI to assist with our work.

▶️ Speaking with Jess Kelly on Newstalk's "Inside the Data Protection Commission" series, Deputy Commissioner Cathal Ryan gives an update on the DPC's approach to the regulation of video-recording devices, in particular, smart glasses 🕶️

Deputy Commissioner Cian O'Brien on the DPC's large-scale inquiries 👇 "We do need to be agile in how we pursue our large-scale inquiries and we're really guided by where our resources can do the most good and where we can protect individuals to the greatest extent possible."

⚖️ Deputy Commissioner Deirdre O'Donovan, Director of Legal, speaking on the appeals that are sometimes brought by organisations following the DPC's final decisions. 📻 You can listen to Tech Talk's "Inside the Data Protection Commission" series on Newstalk now.

🗨️ "In 2014 we had in the region of 30 staff; we now have 300 staff. The measure is not where we've come from, it's where do we need to be to be a proactive on-the-front-foot regulator." Commissioner Dale Sunderland on Newstalk's Inside the Data Protection Commission series.

📢 Latest News We welcome the outcome of prosecution proceedings taken in Dublin Metropolitan District Court yesterday, 7 September 2026. Read our press release 🔗 www.dataprotection.ie/en/news-medi...

📅 1 Week to Go! Join us at the DPC exhibition stand in the Government of Ireland Village at the National Ploughing Championships 2026, taking place from 15-17 September. We hope to see you there!

📻 Deputy Commissioner Ian Chambers discussing how the DPC manages complaints around domestic CCTV, specifically doorbell cameras, on Newstalk's Inside the Data Protection Commission series. Our guidance on Domestic CCTV 👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/guidance-use-domestic-cctv

🗣️ Deputy Commissioner Jennifer Dolan speaking with Jess Kelly on her role in the DPC safeguarding children's data protection rights and our viral Pause Before You Post ad campaign this year. 📻 You can listen to Tech Talk's "Inside the Data Protection Commission" series on Newstalk now.

🏦 Banking & Insurance Sector FAQ: My personal information has been passed to a debt collection agency. Is this a data protection issue? Our FAQs 👉 www.dataprotection.ie/en/faqs/bank...

The DPC and the Mental Health Commission have jointly launched a new guidance aimed at ensuring that video monitoring technologies are used appropriately in care settings, while protecting the privacy, dignity and rights of people receiving care and treatment.

📢 Data Protection Commission announces Final Decision following Inquiry into the Health Service Executive (HSE) Full Press Release 👉 www.dataprotection.ie/en/news-medi...

This guidance aims to help organisations that have fewer than 10 employees with their responsibilities under the GDPR with regard to how they collect, use, and protect personal data. If you are part of a microenterprise, take a look 👇 www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guida...

🔍 Case Study: Right to erasure and user generated content The complainant in this case stated they were identified in a negative review posted online about their place of employment. The complainant sought to remove their name and any associated images from the review. Read 👇

🚜 The DPC is delighted to be attending the National Ploughing Championships again this year! 📅 In just 3 weeks you can join us at our exhibition stand in the Government of Ireland Village from 15-17 September.

⏸️ If you are thinking about posting a picture online of your child on their first day back-to-school, Pause Before You Post and consider the four simple tips in our blog post. 🔗 www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guida...

🔍 Case Study This complaint concerned the processing of health data relating to a member of an income protection insurance scheme, by a third party, whose involvement in the claim was not known to the complainant. Read 👉 www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guida...

📸 In general, the GDPR does not prohibit people from taking photos or video in a public space, provided you are not harassing anyone. However, what what you do with that photo can potentially become a data protection issue e.g. if it was shared publicly on social media or used for commercial gain.

🗃 Case Study This complaint concerned an alleged incomplete response to a subject access request for CCTV footage. It was made by the complainant to an educational institution, regarding an alleged attempted assault. 👉 www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guida...

🔒 The GDPR provides extra protection for certain categories of personal data, called “special category data”. ❌ These categories of personal data shall not be processed unless a controller can avail of one of the exceptions under Article 9(2) of the GDPR.

🗒️ This guide and checklist is to assist the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector, who may not have access to extensive planning and legal resources, to prepare for a business future that is data-protection compliant. Take a look 👉 www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guida...

🏦 Banking & Insurance Sector FAQs Financial institutions are legally obliged under Anti-Money Laundering legislation to carry out Politically Exposed Persons screenings where there is a 'reasonable risk' of money laundering and terrorist financing. Read 👇 www.dataprotection.ie/en/faqs/bank...

Case Study 🔎 A data subject contacted the DPC as they were not satisfied with the responses to an access and erasure request. This case was against a debt collector and the data subject raised concerns about how their personal data was obtained. 👉 www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guida...

⚖️ This table gives a general outline of which rights could be applicable when personal data are processed under the different legal bases under the GDPR. 💡 Learn more: Guidance on Legal Bases 🔗 www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guida... Your Rights under the GDPR 🔗 www.dataprotection.ie/en/individua...

The final episode of Tech Talk with Jess Kelly's "Inside the Data Protection Commission" series is available now! In this episode, Deputy Commissioner Cathal Ryan talks through the Consultation and Supervision functions of the DPC. Listen now on Newstalk 👇 www.newstalk.com/podcasts/tec...

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🧩 Every action you take can form part of an overall jigsaw of your online activity and tells a story about you. Be aware of how to manage your digital footprint by reading our blog post ✍️ https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/blogs/managing-your-digital-footprint

Case Study 🔎 A public figure published a copy of an email on their social media with a journalist's name and contact details legible. 👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/case-studies/disclosure-unauthorised-disclosure/disclosure-journalists-name-and-mobile-phone-number-public-figure

Part two of Tech Talk with Jess Kelly's "Inside the Data Protection Commission" series is available on Newstalk now. In this episode, Jess speaks with a number of our colleagues on the topic of 'Big Tech'. Have a listen here 🔗 www.newstalk.com/podcasts/tec...

Inside the Data Protection Commission: Tackling Big Tech | Newstalk

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Data protection notices, or 'Privacy Policies', explained. How do I make a Privacy Policy? 🔗 www.dataprotection.ie/en/faqs/resp...

🔔 Reminder! We currently have several vacancies for Legal Analysts. 📆 The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday, 16th July 2026. See our careers page for more info 🔗 www.dataprotection.ie/en/who-we-ar...

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🙌 Join our team! The DPC currently has several vacancies for Legal Analysts. The role offers a unique and exciting opportunity to embrace new challenges, do purposeful work and make a real difference to the Irish State. Learn more here 👇 dataprotection.ie/en/careers/l...