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Data Protection Commission Ireland
Ireland’s independent supervisory authority responsible for upholding EU citizens' fundamental right to data protection.
About Data Protection Commission Ireland
The Data Protection Commission is the national independent authority in Ireland responsible for upholding the fundamental right of individuals in the European Union to have their personal data protected. Accordingly, the DPC is the Irish supervisory authority responsible for monitoring the application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and we also have functions and powers related to other regulatory frameworks, including the Irish ePrivacy Regulations (2011) and the EU Directive known as the Law Enforcement Directive. Our mission is to safeguard data protection rights by driving compliance through guidance, supervision and enforcement.
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Signals from Data Protection Commission Ireland
7 published signals
Legal & Regulatory
Data Protection Commission Ireland welcomed the outcome of prosecution proceedings taken in Dublin Metropolitan District Court on 7 September 2026, where Brown Thomas Arnotts Limited pleaded guilty to five sample charges out of twenty-one charges relating to breaches of the regulations for sending unsolicited marketing communications.
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Presence & Recognition
Data Protection Commission Ireland is exhibiting at the National Ploughing Championships 2026 at the Government of Ireland Village from 15 to 17 September.
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Legal & Regulatory
Data Protection Commission Ireland published guidance on the use of Domestic CCTV on its website.
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Presence & Recognition
Data Protection Commission Ireland Deputy Commissioner Jennifer Dolan spoke with Jess Kelly on her role in safeguarding children's data protection rights and the company's viral Pause Before You Post ad campaign this year.
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Legal & Regulatory
Data Protection Commission Ireland and the Mental Health Commission Ireland jointly launched a new Code of Practice and Guidance aimed at ensuring video monitoring technologies are used appropriately in care settings while protecting privacy, dignity, and rights.
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Legal & Regulatory
Data Protection Commission Ireland announced its final decision following an inquiry into the Health Service Executive (HSE) processing of personal data contained in paper records stored and retained in external storage facilities, resulting in fines of €645,000, a reprimand, and corrective orders.
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Presence & Recognition
Data Protection Commission Ireland Commissioner Dale Sunderland met with Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O’Flaherty to discuss the regulation and governance of AI
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