Data Protection Commission Ireland
@dpcireland.bsky.social
Ireland's independent supervisory authority for data protection.
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Commissioners Des Hogan, Dale Sunderland and Niamh Sweeney attended the EDPB Plenary which took place this week in Brussels.
We wish to thank colleagues across the EDPB and the EDPB Secretariat for a great year. We look forward to working together in 2026.
We wish to thank colleagues across the EDPB and the EDPB Secretariat for a great year. We look forward to working together in 2026.
December 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Commissioners Des Hogan, Dale Sunderland and Niamh Sweeney attended the EDPB Plenary which took place this week in Brussels.
We wish to thank colleagues across the EDPB and the EDPB Secretariat for a great year. We look forward to working together in 2026.
We wish to thank colleagues across the EDPB and the EDPB Secretariat for a great year. We look forward to working together in 2026.
🗣️ Last week, Deputy Commissioner Jennifer Dolan participated in the panel "It’s All About the Bots: Generative AI and the Next Generation”, hosted by Bird & Bird Ireland in their Dublin offices.
🤖 The panel explored the protection of children in the AI era and the need for a child-centric approach.
🤖 The panel explored the protection of children in the AI era and the need for a child-centric approach.
December 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🗣️ Last week, Deputy Commissioner Jennifer Dolan participated in the panel "It’s All About the Bots: Generative AI and the Next Generation”, hosted by Bird & Bird Ireland in their Dublin offices.
🤖 The panel explored the protection of children in the AI era and the need for a child-centric approach.
🤖 The panel explored the protection of children in the AI era and the need for a child-centric approach.
📢 ICYMI
We are conducting a survey to inform our work with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
📅 Have your say by Wednesday, 10 December!
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We are conducting a survey to inform our work with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
📅 Have your say by Wednesday, 10 December!
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Are you an Enterprise Owner❓ We want to hear from you❗️
The aim of this survey is to inform our work with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. You have until Wednesday, 10 December to have your say!
The aim of this survey is to inform our work with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. You have until Wednesday, 10 December to have your say!
December 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
📢 ICYMI
We are conducting a survey to inform our work with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
📅 Have your say by Wednesday, 10 December!
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We are conducting a survey to inform our work with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
📅 Have your say by Wednesday, 10 December!
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🗣️ The DPC were delighted to present at the Joint Managerial Body (JMB) Education and Law Day in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone.
The team presented an afternoon session to over 200 attendees on the DPC’s Data Protection Toolkit for Schools! 👏
The team presented an afternoon session to over 200 attendees on the DPC’s Data Protection Toolkit for Schools! 👏
December 2, 2025 at 11:08 AM
🗣️ The DPC were delighted to present at the Joint Managerial Body (JMB) Education and Law Day in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone.
The team presented an afternoon session to over 200 attendees on the DPC’s Data Protection Toolkit for Schools! 👏
The team presented an afternoon session to over 200 attendees on the DPC’s Data Protection Toolkit for Schools! 👏
Commissioners for Data Protection Dale Sunderland and Niamh Sweeney met with @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social, last week in Dublin. The Commissioners discussed areas of mutual interest and look forward to continued close cooperation with the European Commission, including at EDPB level.
December 1, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Commissioners for Data Protection Dale Sunderland and Niamh Sweeney met with @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social, last week in Dublin. The Commissioners discussed areas of mutual interest and look forward to continued close cooperation with the European Commission, including at EDPB level.
Gach uair go roinneann tú a saol ar líne, tá tú i mbaol a sonraí pearsanta a roinnt leis an domhan. Déan machnamh roimh phostáil.
#PauseBeforeYouPost
#PauseBeforeYouPost
December 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Gach uair go roinneann tú a saol ar líne, tá tú i mbaol a sonraí pearsanta a roinnt leis an domhan. Déan machnamh roimh phostáil.
#PauseBeforeYouPost
#PauseBeforeYouPost
🚨 Important Notice
Due to our backend system being temporarily offline for maintenance, acknowledgement emails from us may be delayed for up to 48 hours. Please be advised that these will issue when the system comes back online.
Thank you for your understanding and patience!
Due to our backend system being temporarily offline for maintenance, acknowledgement emails from us may be delayed for up to 48 hours. Please be advised that these will issue when the system comes back online.
Thank you for your understanding and patience!
November 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
🚨 Important Notice
Due to our backend system being temporarily offline for maintenance, acknowledgement emails from us may be delayed for up to 48 hours. Please be advised that these will issue when the system comes back online.
Thank you for your understanding and patience!
Due to our backend system being temporarily offline for maintenance, acknowledgement emails from us may be delayed for up to 48 hours. Please be advised that these will issue when the system comes back online.
Thank you for your understanding and patience!
Our Pause Before You Post video has had a huge response across all our platforms. If you missed it, take a look below.
Every time you share their life online, you risk sharing their personal data with the world. Pause before you post.
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our Pause Before You Post video has had a huge response across all our platforms. If you missed it, take a look below.
Every time you share their life online, you risk sharing their personal data with the world. Pause before you post.
November 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Every time you share their life online, you risk sharing their personal data with the world. Pause before you post.
David and Georgeta attended the launch of the final report of the National Clinical Trials Oversight Group in Iveagh House yesterday. The NCTOG was established by the Department of Health in 2024, and the DPC was delighted to contribute to its work in an advisory capacity.
November 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
David and Georgeta attended the launch of the final report of the National Clinical Trials Oversight Group in Iveagh House yesterday. The NCTOG was established by the Department of Health in 2024, and the DPC was delighted to contribute to its work in an advisory capacity.
👀 Keep your eyes peeled if you're at the cinema this weekend! You may catch the first look at the DPC's new nationwide #PauseBeforeYouPost public awareness campaign.
We will be sharing our video across social media on Monday morning - watch this space! 🎬
We will be sharing our video across social media on Monday morning - watch this space! 🎬
November 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
👀 Keep your eyes peeled if you're at the cinema this weekend! You may catch the first look at the DPC's new nationwide #PauseBeforeYouPost public awareness campaign.
We will be sharing our video across social media on Monday morning - watch this space! 🎬
We will be sharing our video across social media on Monday morning - watch this space! 🎬
Are you an Enterprise Owner❓ We want to hear from you❗️
The aim of this survey is to inform our work with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. You have until Wednesday, 10 December to have your say!
The aim of this survey is to inform our work with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. You have until Wednesday, 10 December to have your say!
November 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Are you an Enterprise Owner❓ We want to hear from you❗️
The aim of this survey is to inform our work with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. You have until Wednesday, 10 December to have your say!
The aim of this survey is to inform our work with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. You have until Wednesday, 10 December to have your say!
🙌 Our DPC colleagues Liam and Clare are on the road again today promoting our 🛠️ Data Protection Toolkit for Schools at the Principals and Deputy Principals’ Association's annual conference in the Slieve Russell Hotel, Co. Cavan.
👋 Pop over and say hello if you're at the conference today!
👋 Pop over and say hello if you're at the conference today!
November 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🙌 Our DPC colleagues Liam and Clare are on the road again today promoting our 🛠️ Data Protection Toolkit for Schools at the Principals and Deputy Principals’ Association's annual conference in the Slieve Russell Hotel, Co. Cavan.
👋 Pop over and say hello if you're at the conference today!
👋 Pop over and say hello if you're at the conference today!
🔔 Service Notice
Our website will be offline for essential maintenance today, Thursday 20 November, between 1pm and 2pm. If anyone wishes to submit a Complaint or Breach report, our webforms will remain available during this time.
Our website will be offline for essential maintenance today, Thursday 20 November, between 1pm and 2pm. If anyone wishes to submit a Complaint or Breach report, our webforms will remain available during this time.
November 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM
🔔 Service Notice
Our website will be offline for essential maintenance today, Thursday 20 November, between 1pm and 2pm. If anyone wishes to submit a Complaint or Breach report, our webforms will remain available during this time.
Our website will be offline for essential maintenance today, Thursday 20 November, between 1pm and 2pm. If anyone wishes to submit a Complaint or Breach report, our webforms will remain available during this time.
Commissioner Dale Sunderland spoke during the 'Simplifying the Complex: Europe's Path to Responsible Innovation', panel at the @iapp.bsky.social European Data Protection Congress this afternoon.
November 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Commissioner Dale Sunderland spoke during the 'Simplifying the Complex: Europe's Path to Responsible Innovation', panel at the @iapp.bsky.social European Data Protection Congress this afternoon.
Commissioner Dale Sunderland spoke at the opening session of the @iapp.bsky.social Europe Data Protection Congress. Dale was joined by Joe Jones, Anu Talus, and Wojciech Wiewiorowski discussing the focus of EU DPA's authorities for policing and promoting data-driven innovation.
#DPC25
#DPC25
November 19, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Commissioner Dale Sunderland spoke at the opening session of the @iapp.bsky.social Europe Data Protection Congress. Dale was joined by Joe Jones, Anu Talus, and Wojciech Wiewiorowski discussing the focus of EU DPA's authorities for policing and promoting data-driven innovation.
#DPC25
#DPC25
🙌 Thank you for the incredible interest in our upcoming #KickstartCompliance conference! All available places have now been filled and registration is officially closed.
⏯️ The event will be recorded and sessions will be made available at a later date. Follow us for updates!
⏯️ The event will be recorded and sessions will be made available at a later date. Follow us for updates!
The agenda for our #KickstartCompliance conference. Book your place now!
📅 Friday, 28 November 2025
⏰ 9am - 3pm
📍 Croke Park, Dublin
📩 RSVP to DPCevents@dataprotection.ie by 5pm on Tuesday, 18 November. Please include any accessibility or dietary requirements.
📅 Friday, 28 November 2025
⏰ 9am - 3pm
📍 Croke Park, Dublin
📩 RSVP to DPCevents@dataprotection.ie by 5pm on Tuesday, 18 November. Please include any accessibility or dietary requirements.
November 18, 2025 at 10:13 AM
🙌 Thank you for the incredible interest in our upcoming #KickstartCompliance conference! All available places have now been filled and registration is officially closed.
⏯️ The event will be recorded and sessions will be made available at a later date. Follow us for updates!
⏯️ The event will be recorded and sessions will be made available at a later date. Follow us for updates!
How will my information be provided in an access request?
The information provided to you must be in a concise, understandable and accessible form, using clear and plain language.
Learn more: https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/individuals/exercising-your-rights/how-will-my-information-be-provided
The information provided to you must be in a concise, understandable and accessible form, using clear and plain language.
Learn more: https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/individuals/exercising-your-rights/how-will-my-information-be-provided
November 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM
How will my information be provided in an access request?
The information provided to you must be in a concise, understandable and accessible form, using clear and plain language.
Learn more: https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/individuals/exercising-your-rights/how-will-my-information-be-provided
The information provided to you must be in a concise, understandable and accessible form, using clear and plain language.
Learn more: https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/individuals/exercising-your-rights/how-will-my-information-be-provided
Commissioner Des Hogan took to the centre stage at @websummit.bsky.social 2025 to participate in the session 'Regulating at The Speed of Innovation'. Des spoke with Pascale Davies about how regulation can provide clarity and predictability while allowing innovation to thrive.
#WebSummit
#WebSummit
November 14, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Commissioner Des Hogan took to the centre stage at @websummit.bsky.social 2025 to participate in the session 'Regulating at The Speed of Innovation'. Des spoke with Pascale Davies about how regulation can provide clarity and predictability while allowing innovation to thrive.
#WebSummit
#WebSummit
📚 Case Study
The complainant began creating an account on an accommodation website but didn't finish. The data controller asked for ID in order to comply with the subsequent erasure request.
👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/case-studies/erasure/cross-border-complaint-right-erasure
The complainant began creating an account on an accommodation website but didn't finish. The data controller asked for ID in order to comply with the subsequent erasure request.
👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/case-studies/erasure/cross-border-complaint-right-erasure
November 13, 2025 at 12:18 PM
📚 Case Study
The complainant began creating an account on an accommodation website but didn't finish. The data controller asked for ID in order to comply with the subsequent erasure request.
👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/case-studies/erasure/cross-border-complaint-right-erasure
The complainant began creating an account on an accommodation website but didn't finish. The data controller asked for ID in order to comply with the subsequent erasure request.
👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/case-studies/erasure/cross-border-complaint-right-erasure
📍 Our DPC colleagues Liam Bannon and Clare Barry are attending the Irish Primary Principals’ Network's #ippn25 conference in Killarney today and tomorrow.
Come along to our stand and pick up a copy of our 🛠️ Data Protection Toolkit for Schools!
Come along to our stand and pick up a copy of our 🛠️ Data Protection Toolkit for Schools!
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
📍 Our DPC colleagues Liam Bannon and Clare Barry are attending the Irish Primary Principals’ Network's #ippn25 conference in Killarney today and tomorrow.
Come along to our stand and pick up a copy of our 🛠️ Data Protection Toolkit for Schools!
Come along to our stand and pick up a copy of our 🛠️ Data Protection Toolkit for Schools!
🗣️ Last week, DPC colleagues Georgeta Botas and Emer Bennett travelled to Galway to present an informative seminar “Lets Talk Data Protection: What Every Charity Needs to Know,” to representatives of the charity sector.
🤝 The event was run in coordination with Charities Institute Ireland.
🤝 The event was run in coordination with Charities Institute Ireland.
November 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
🗣️ Last week, DPC colleagues Georgeta Botas and Emer Bennett travelled to Galway to present an informative seminar “Lets Talk Data Protection: What Every Charity Needs to Know,” to representatives of the charity sector.
🤝 The event was run in coordination with Charities Institute Ireland.
🤝 The event was run in coordination with Charities Institute Ireland.
Today is Adult #SafeguardingDay25! 🙌
This year we launched our Adult Safeguarding Toolkit to provide organisations and individuals with guidance and resources to protect the personal data of vulnerable adults 🔒
Take a look 👇
This year we launched our Adult Safeguarding Toolkit to provide organisations and individuals with guidance and resources to protect the personal data of vulnerable adults 🔒
Take a look 👇
New Data Protection Adult Safeguarding Toolkit:
🎯 Guidance
🔍 FAQs
📚 Resources
🔗 www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guida...
Take a look at what's inside 👀
🎯 Guidance
🔍 FAQs
📚 Resources
🔗 www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guida...
Take a look at what's inside 👀
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Today is Adult #SafeguardingDay25! 🙌
This year we launched our Adult Safeguarding Toolkit to provide organisations and individuals with guidance and resources to protect the personal data of vulnerable adults 🔒
Take a look 👇
This year we launched our Adult Safeguarding Toolkit to provide organisations and individuals with guidance and resources to protect the personal data of vulnerable adults 🔒
Take a look 👇
📢 New Press Release:
Data Protection Commission statement on LinkedIn AI Training
🔗 www.dataprotection.ie/en/news-medi...
Data Protection Commission statement on LinkedIn AI Training
🔗 www.dataprotection.ie/en/news-medi...
November 7, 2025 at 11:07 AM
📢 New Press Release:
Data Protection Commission statement on LinkedIn AI Training
🔗 www.dataprotection.ie/en/news-medi...
Data Protection Commission statement on LinkedIn AI Training
🔗 www.dataprotection.ie/en/news-medi...
🔎 Case Study
This complaint concerned a non-response to an erasure request and is an illustration of the potential benefits of an amicable resolution for both data controllers and complainants.
👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/case-studies/erasure/amicable-resolution-right-erasure
This complaint concerned a non-response to an erasure request and is an illustration of the potential benefits of an amicable resolution for both data controllers and complainants.
👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/case-studies/erasure/amicable-resolution-right-erasure
November 5, 2025 at 12:18 PM
🔎 Case Study
This complaint concerned a non-response to an erasure request and is an illustration of the potential benefits of an amicable resolution for both data controllers and complainants.
👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/case-studies/erasure/amicable-resolution-right-erasure
This complaint concerned a non-response to an erasure request and is an illustration of the potential benefits of an amicable resolution for both data controllers and complainants.
👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/case-studies/erasure/amicable-resolution-right-erasure