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Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 2d

Take a look 👇

DPC Blog 🌐 www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guida...

LinkedIn Article 📰 www.linkedin.com/pulse/opinio...

Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 2d

Something that we come across from time to time are disputes over opinions about a person that have been recorded or used in some way.

📝 In this blog, we aim to cover some of the basic issues which can arise where opinions come into contact with data protection law.

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Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 5d

Case Study 🧐
A building's management sent an email to a letting agent who managed a property owned by the complainant regarding outstanding fees, despite the letting agent not acting on the complainant’s behalf in relation to the payment of these fees.

👉 www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guida...

Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 6d

A Further Update from the DPC regarding RTÉ's Prime Time Investigation broadcast on 18 September 2025 👇

Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 6d

A DPIA should be driven by people with appropriate expertise and knowledge of the project in question. It may be delegated to someone else, inside or outside the organisation, but the data controller is ultimately accountable!

Read our DPIA guide here: www.dataprotection.ie/en/organisat...

Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 9d

This infographic explains the inquiry, findings, takeaways and outcome behind the decision, which was issued in May of this year.

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Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 9d

The full decision from our inquiry into TikTok's transfers of EEA user data to China is now available to view and download from our website.

🔗 dataprotection.ie/en/treoir-cc...

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Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 10d

Case Study 🔎
A public figure sharing an email from a journalist on social media with the 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

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Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 11d

🔒 Personal data should be collected for specified, explicit, & legitimate purposes. It should not be processed in a way that does not match with those purposes.

The Seven 🔑 Principles of Data Protection: https://dataprotection.ie/en/organisations/data-protection-basics/principles-data-protection

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Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 12d

The Irish Digital Regulators Group consists of representatives from:
🟢 The Data Protection Commission
🟤 Coimisiún na Meán
🔵 The Commission for Communications Regulation
🔴 The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission

Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 12d

📢 Latest News!
The DPC, along with our partners in the Irish Digital Regulators Group, have today launched the Short Guide to Digital Regulation aimed at clarifying common queries in the digital regulation space in Ireland.

👇 Read the guide on our website now!
dataprotection.ie/en/news-medi...

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Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 13d

🔒 Data Security:
Anti-virus software is required to prevent infection from the internet and to prevent viruses that may also be introduced from portable devices.

Read our Data Security guide here: https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/organisations/know-your-obligations/data-security-guidance

Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 16d

✅ Processing of personal data must be adequate, relevant, and limited to what is necessary for the purposes for which they are processed.

Learn more about the Seven 🔑 Principles of Data Protection here: https://dataprotection.ie/en/organisations/data-protection-basics/principles-data-protection

Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 16d

📢The DPC, using its statutory powers, has this week obtained both the identity of the two companies and the dataset at the heart of last Thursday’s RTÉ Prime Time programme. 👇

https://dataprotection.ie/en/news-media/update-dpc-regarding-rtes-prime-time-investigation

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Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 17d

Our Public Sector Consultation and Supervision team spoke at the Central Statistics Office's General Management Forum in Cork this week. Our team covered the DPC’s values and work, while emphasising the importance of data protection compliance within the public sector

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Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 18d

When is consent required for electronic direct marketing❓
How can I object to the use of my personal data for electronic direct marketing❓

Our FAQ on Consent for Electronic Direct Marketing
👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/faq-consent-electronic-direct-marketing

Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 20d

🔍 Case Study
Following an access request, the complainant alleged that a bank had failed to provide them with any personal data used in a credit assessment.

👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/case-studies/access-request-complaints/access-information-relating-banks-credit-assessment

Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 23d

🚨 Make sure to register for our Data Protection Basics information session for Local Community Groups, Non-Profits and Social Enterprises in Cork.

Book your place through Cork City Partnership now!
🔗 corkcitypartnership.ie/2025/09/6414/

Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 26d

In collaboration with Cork City Partnership, we'll be hosting an info session on Data Protection Basics for Local Community Groups in Cork City.

Join us on Tuesday, 23 September at 11.30am at the Wellness Room in the Glen Resource Centre.

Book your place 👉 corkcitypartnership.ie/2025/09/6414/

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Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 23d

🤗 We were also pleased to meet Lori Baker of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) at the Global Privacy Assembly here in Seoul.

Looking forward to the DIFC hosting the conference next year!

Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 23d

🤝 Delighted to meet with Australian Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind at the #GPA Global Privacy Assembly 2025 in Seoul to discuss how our offices can support each other’s work in relation to protecting children online!

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Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 23d

The DPC team are at Croke Park today hosting a stand at the Joint Managerial Body Education Conference 2025 to promote our Data Protection Toolkit for Schools 👉 www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guida...

👋 Pop over and say hello if you're at the conference!

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Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 24d

Statement from the DPC regarding RTÉ's Prime Time Investigation

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Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 24d

🏆 The DPC was honoured to be shortlisted for an award under the enforcement category of the Global Privacy Assembly #GPA Awards for our work in relation to CCTV use in County Councils!

Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 24d

Additional signatories from peer DPAs were welcomed at a signing ceremony to mark their support for the joint declaration, which the DPC signed with Australia, Korea, France and the UK in February earlier this year.

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Data Protection Commission Ireland @dpcireland.bsky.social · 24d

✍️ The DPC were delighted to reaffirm their commitment to implementing trustworthy data governance frameworks that promotes innovative and privacy-protecting AI at the Global Privacy Assembly in Seoul.

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