Rock Consultancy - Privacy & AI Governance
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Supporting organisations with data protection & AI governance, enhancing their reputation and building stakeholder trust, while minimising the risk of claims, complaints & fines. #LoveGDPR #ResponsibleAI
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Great practical advice from the DPC.
While we can take lots of photos at this time of year, it’s also good to delete photos we don’t need or want
While we can take lots of photos at this time of year, it’s also good to delete photos we don’t need or want
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This time of year as children take part in their school shows, we're often asked about taking photos at school events.
Take a look at some of the common queries that come up 👇
https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/blogs/taking-photos-school-events-where-common-sense-comes-play
This time of year as children take part in their school shows, we're often asked about taking photos at school events.
Take a look at some of the common queries that come up 👇
https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/blogs/taking-photos-school-events-where-common-sense-comes-play
December 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Great practical advice from the DPC.
While we can take lots of photos at this time of year, it’s also good to delete photos we don’t need or want
While we can take lots of photos at this time of year, it’s also good to delete photos we don’t need or want
What a lovely location for the Law Society Skillnet Practice and Regulation Symposium, speaking on my favourite topic, data protection and AI
December 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
What a lovely location for the Law Society Skillnet Practice and Regulation Symposium, speaking on my favourite topic, data protection and AI
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50 great Irish brands to gift for Christmas, from fashion to food, jewellery to beauty
Loving all the wonderful Irish food products & check out local listings for lots more options.
#Shoplocal 💚✅
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Loving all the wonderful Irish food products & check out local listings for lots more options.
#Shoplocal 💚✅
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50 great Irish brands to gift for Christmas, from fashion to food, jewellery to beauty
From fashion to food, jewellery to beauty, there’s something here for everyone from brands that include Tayor Swift, CMAT and Stanley Tucci among their fans
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November 23, 2025 at 9:15 AM
50 great Irish brands to gift for Christmas, from fashion to food, jewellery to beauty
Loving all the wonderful Irish food products & check out local listings for lots more options.
#Shoplocal 💚✅
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
Loving all the wonderful Irish food products & check out local listings for lots more options.
#Shoplocal 💚✅
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
Well done @dpcireland.bsky.social what an effective video
Every time you share their life online, you risk sharing their personal data with the world. Pause before you post.
November 25, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Well done @dpcireland.bsky.social what an effective video
‘Tis the season for data breaches - how to minimise data breaches during this busy period and the importance of pausing
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‘Tis the season for data breaches
9 November 2025Managing data breaches in the ‘silly season’Halloween has passed and the countdown to Christmas has begun, with only 6 full working weeks remaining before many people turn off their lap...
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November 9, 2025 at 7:40 AM
‘Tis the season for data breaches - how to minimise data breaches during this busy period and the importance of pausing
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Northern Ireland’s High Court will today begin hearing six test cases relating to a major PSNI data breach.
PSNI data breach test cases being heard today
Northern Ireland’s High Court will today begin hearing six test cases relating to a major PSNI data breach.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Northern Ireland’s High Court will today begin hearing six test cases relating to a major PSNI data breach.
Lessons to learn from the DPC's annual report 2024 at page 38 of the Law Society Gazette
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October 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Lessons to learn from the DPC's annual report 2024 at page 38 of the Law Society Gazette
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A good reminder from the Polish Supervisory Authority on vendor due diligence and the importance of your DPO's involvement.
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A reminder of the importance of vendor due diligence
02 October 2025Yet another reminder from a supervisory authority of the importance of vendor due diligence. The Polish Supervisory Authority has fined both the data controller McDonald's and its proce...
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October 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
A good reminder from the Polish Supervisory Authority on vendor due diligence and the importance of your DPO's involvement.
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another great resource from the Irish regulators
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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!
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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!
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September 30, 2025 at 12:06 PM
another great resource from the Irish regulators
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I liked this idea we came up with for European Researchers' Night to explain in plain language what some of the researchers at CRT-AI work on. I even got my own T-shirt! #ERN25
September 30, 2025 at 11:57 AM
I liked this idea we came up with for European Researchers' Night to explain in plain language what some of the researchers at CRT-AI work on. I even got my own T-shirt! #ERN25
EU AI Act: EC issues draft guidance & reporting template on serious AI incidents. Closing date for feedback is 7 Nov. Guidelines & templates impact how organisations manage their compliance obligations. Constructive feedback can make the impact positive digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/consultat...
AI Act: Commission issues draft guidance and reporting template on serious AI incidents, and seeks stakeholders' feedback
Stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback and examples on the interplay with other reporting regimes in this public consultation.
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September 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
EU AI Act: EC issues draft guidance & reporting template on serious AI incidents. Closing date for feedback is 7 Nov. Guidelines & templates impact how organisations manage their compliance obligations. Constructive feedback can make the impact positive digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/consultat...
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🔊In collaboration with @garda.ie and the @nujofficial.bsky.social, our new #JournalistPack aims to inform you of your rights online, while explaining what you can do if you're targeted with this type of abuse. Download your free copy at www.cnam.ie/.../guides-r...
September 25, 2025 at 9:59 AM
🔊In collaboration with @garda.ie and the @nujofficial.bsky.social, our new #JournalistPack aims to inform you of your rights online, while explaining what you can do if you're targeted with this type of abuse. Download your free copy at www.cnam.ie/.../guides-r...
While looking at my kid’s book I did not expect to get a copyright chuckle. The Baby in The Hat is a much loved kids book.
“If any Reader hath a curiosity to learn Particulars relating to Copyright, he will receive satisfaction hereinafter”
“If any Reader hath a curiosity to learn Particulars relating to Copyright, he will receive satisfaction hereinafter”
September 15, 2025 at 7:59 AM
While looking at my kid’s book I did not expect to get a copyright chuckle. The Baby in The Hat is a much loved kids book.
“If any Reader hath a curiosity to learn Particulars relating to Copyright, he will receive satisfaction hereinafter”
“If any Reader hath a curiosity to learn Particulars relating to Copyright, he will receive satisfaction hereinafter”
Noteworthy decision from the Greek Supervisory authority who fined both the controller and processor arising from the same incident. The controller was found to have infringed its obligations to select a suitable data processor and supervise them effectively.
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Greek SA: Imposition of fines on a telecommunications company and the data processor for personal data breach and insufficient security measures | European Data Protection Board
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September 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Noteworthy decision from the Greek Supervisory authority who fined both the controller and processor arising from the same incident. The controller was found to have infringed its obligations to select a suitable data processor and supervise them effectively.
www.edpb.europa.eu/news/nationa...
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The DPA process can be better! See article for tips on how your improve your organisation's DPA process.
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September 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The DPA process can be better! See article for tips on how your improve your organisation's DPA process.
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Being a Data Protection Officer (DPO) is no easy task, and there have been many learnings and challenges during the last seven years. See important extracts from the DPC’s annual report 2024
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DPOs and DPC’s Annual Report 2024
July 2025Being a Data Protection Officer (DPO) is no easy task, and there have been many learnings and challenges during the last seven years. The learnings apply to both the DPO and the organisations...
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September 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Being a Data Protection Officer (DPO) is no easy task, and there have been many learnings and challenges during the last seven years. See important extracts from the DPC’s annual report 2024
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With a new website, comes the need for up to date and practical content
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EU AI Act milestone: GPAI, National Authorities, Governance, confidentiality and penalties
2 August 2025Summertime milestone leaves no time for novels by the beachIntro2 August (while Irish people enjoy the August bank holiday weekend) marks a watershed moment in artificial intelligence reg...
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September 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
With a new website, comes the need for up to date and practical content
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September is a super month for new beginnings and with that, Rock Consultancy’s website is now live: www.rockconsultancy.ie
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September 1, 2025 at 8:16 PM
September is a super month for new beginnings and with that, Rock Consultancy’s website is now live: www.rockconsultancy.ie
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📢 We've launched a brand new Case Studies section on our website!
This page breaks down example cases into searchable, easy-to-navigate categories which illustrate how data protection law is applied.
Take a look 👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/case-studies
This page breaks down example cases into searchable, easy-to-navigate categories which illustrate how data protection law is applied.
Take a look 👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/case-studies
September 1, 2025 at 10:36 AM
📢 We've launched a brand new Case Studies section on our website!
This page breaks down example cases into searchable, easy-to-navigate categories which illustrate how data protection law is applied.
Take a look 👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/case-studies
This page breaks down example cases into searchable, easy-to-navigate categories which illustrate how data protection law is applied.
Take a look 👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/case-studies
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FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) is seeking lawyers to support its free legal advice clinics by volunteering just two hours a month.
Volunteers sought for FLAC legal advice clinics
FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) is seeking lawyers to support its free legal advice clinics by volunteering just two hours a month.
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August 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) is seeking lawyers to support its free legal advice clinics by volunteering just two hours a month.
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Whether you work, live or study in Dublin 8, we want you to help shape the future of #DigitalHealth, starting in #Dublin8.
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#TheDigitalHub #Programmes #SmartD8 #PopulationHealth #Community #Wellbeing #DigitalHealth
August 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
📣 We want to hear from YOU 📣
Whether you work, live or study in Dublin 8, we want you to help shape the future of #DigitalHealth, starting in #Dublin8.
📑 Take the survey: https://f.mtr.cool/fntpfnplgg
#TheDigitalHub #Programmes #SmartD8 #PopulationHealth #Community #Wellbeing #DigitalHealth
Whether you work, live or study in Dublin 8, we want you to help shape the future of #DigitalHealth, starting in #Dublin8.
📑 Take the survey: https://f.mtr.cool/fntpfnplgg
#TheDigitalHub #Programmes #SmartD8 #PopulationHealth #Community #Wellbeing #DigitalHealth