Ambit Compliance reported that the Health Service Executive (HSE) was fined €645,000 over data breaches by the Data Protection Commission.
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HSE fined €645,000 over data breaches. The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has also reprimanded the health body and issued it with orders aimed at bringing its processi…
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At Ambit, we help you stay ahead of the curve. We are experts in bespoke data protection and compliance solutions. Our team, experts in the field, is dedicated to turning compliance into a strategic benefit for your business. We work proactively, staying ahead of regulatory shifts and crafting bespoke solutions that resonate with your specific business goals, protecting your business from any unnecessary events. We demystify complex challenges, offering transparent, actionable strategies that are both effective and pragmatic. Trust our partnership to guide you through the intricacies of data protection, governance, and compliance, and let us transform compliance into a competitive edge for your organisation.
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Ambit Compliance notes that the Irish High Court clarified the scope of statutory exemptions under the Data Protection Act 2018, ruling that organisations can refuse data subject access requests when legal privilege, client confidentiality, or litigation interests are at stake in the case of O’Brien v The Data Protection Commission and Ors [2026] IEHC 250.
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