State’s data watchdog criticised with ‘Big Brother’ award
German privacy groups claim Irish regulator behind ‘sabotage’ of EU data privacy laws
EU-US data transfer deal faces same privacy issues that floored previous accords
Karlin Lillington: ‘In principle’ data protection deals do not have history on their side
Facebook parent Meta fined €17m by Irish Data Protection Commission
Watchdog imposed fine following inquiry into 12 data breach notifications in 2018
Data Protection Commission’s Meta ruling could lead to decisive victory for data privacy
If ‘no transfers’ decision gets EU backing, onus will be on US to get its data act together
Emily O’Reilly opens inquiry into European Commission policing of GDPR in Ireland
EU ombudsman acts after complaint from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties
Facebook parent warns on widening of Revenue’s investigation
Meta also expects final decision on DPC inquiry to be announced in first half
Dixon defends data regulator from MEPs’ attack
Data Protection Commissioner says critics are ‘misinformed’ and challenges numbers
DPC needs an overhaul of funding, structure and leadership
Net Results: Inability to take data protection seriously is damaging Ireland’s reputation
DPC draft decision on Facebook would end right to privacy, Norway claims
Norwegian authority says ruling would make data protection law ‘pointless’
DPC warns Government of need for major staffing changes
Commission warns that failure to allow changes could cause reputational issues
Irish inquiries into big tech too slow, campaigner complains to EU ombudsman
ICCL senior fellow says European Commission needs to act over pace of investigations
WhatsApp refines privacy to comply with Irish watchdog’s order
Messaging app provides additional information to EU users after order with €225m fine
Bumper tax receipts, AIB on track to pay dividend and low LPT returns
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Data protection watchdog is understaffed – EU Commission
Meta executive Nick Clegg denies Facebook ‘deliberately spoonfeeds people extreme and hateful content’
Ireland is a ‘GDPR bottleneck’ that lets big tech off the hook
The architect of the EU law believes a centralised regulator with real teeth is required
WhatsApp’s record €225m fine was lower than it expected
Irish unit estimated it would be fined up to €250m by DPC for privacy breaches
Watchdog engages with TikTok over Chinese access to EU user data
Helen Dixon says app’s Chinese engineers may be accessing EU personal data
WhatsApp’s decision to change its privacy policy causes unease among users
Decision prompts many to consider a switch to alternative service providers
Facebook’s three-cup trick with WhatsApp data move
Regulators should block integration of Facebook’s three platforms pending decision on antitrust action
WhatsApp says European users do not have to share data with Facebook
Company dismisses reports it is forcing users to agree to share info with the social network
Irish Times view of €450,000 Twitter fine: One-stop shop system under pressure
Indications emerging of route to broader regulation and oversight of technology industry in EU
Twitter in Dublin records 2019 pretax loss of €239.6m after IP deal
Company ‘has performed in line with expectations’
Will Facebook walk away from European market after data protection 'hissy fit'?
Tech giant’s threat to walk away from European market is a ridiculous tantrum
Enforcement proves the Achilles heel for GDPR
Only two years in, landmark EU regulation on data protection needs rebuilding to deliver on objectives
Data protection offices need proper resources now more than ever
Key legal requirement of GDPR is that states supply resources needed to enforce this important piece of legislation
Don’t be fooled by Facebook’s ‘regulate us, please’ media blitz
Playing the free speech card, Zuckerberg wants his own idea of beneficial-to-Facebook ‘regulation’
Ireland ranked second in Europe for data breach notifications
Over 160,000 notifications reported across European Economic Area since GDPR began
Unions might scare Google more than regulators
Challenges mount for tech giant as buying Treasury Building pushes staff count to 10,000
Google’s children’s internet safety grant a bad joke
Last month’s $170 million fine was a paltry sum for a company the size of Google
Facebook urged government to spend more on data privacy regulator
Company was worried that big EU states would block Ireland from running one-stop shop on data protection
Brussels puts Irish insurance industry under the spotlight
Business Week: Security at WhatsApp; Dublin’s booming hotel market; and banks
Watchdog ‘intensively pursuing’ answers over WhatsApp hack
Data commissioner in frequent contact with messaging firm to see if EU users are affected
Goodman’s €2bn Luxembourg link, Brexit tariffs and no-deal vote, and Boeing woes
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Are ‘digital gangsters’ damaging Ireland Inc’s reputation?
Caveat: Facebook and law, Eir’s enraged customers, and no smiley face from Fatah
Irish companies told to ramp up contingency plans after UK Brexit vote
‘Radical recalibration’ of business models may be required
Facebook referred to Irish regulator over targeting techniques
British information commissioner is making referral over outstanding issues
Ireland’s data commissioner to investigate Facebook cyber attack
Helen Dixon’s inquiry could expose firm to huge fines for data breaches
Data Protection Commissioner examining WhatsApp-Facebook plan
Authorities in Germany have banned transfer of user data from WhatsApp to Facebook
Dara Murphy defends State’s record on data protection
Minister for Data Protection speaks ahead of Brussels meeting on new EU legislation
More than 20,000 join privacy action against Facebook
Lawsuit initiated by Austrian privacy campaigner Max Schrems over data protection
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