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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“The DPC has announced its final decision following an inquiry into the HSE’s processing of personal data contained in paper records, which are stored and retained in the HSE’s external storage facilities.”
— Data Protection Commission Ireland team
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Data Protection Commission Ireland
Ireland’s independent supervisory authority responsible for upholding EU citizens' fundamental right to data protection.
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Location
- Dublin, IE
- Company size
- 147 employees
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.