Access requests should generally be 🆓 of charge. However, where requests are considered ‘manifestly unfounded or excessive’, the data controller may charge a reasonable fee. Learn more here 👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/individuals/exercising-your-rights/what-will-it-cost

Case Study 🔍 This complaint concerned the processing of the complainant's personal data - details about a medical condition - by his employer, for the purpose of administering the complainant's sick leave and related payments. 👉 www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guida...

📩📞 ➡️ ❓⚠️ It's important that data controllers remain vigilant of phishing and other social engineering attacks, such as email spoofing and fake websites to obtain sensitive info. Learn more: https://dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/guidance-organisations-phishing-and-social-engineering-attacks

🗣️ Our regional events for Irish school leaders continue! This week, DPC colleagues Georgeta Botas and Emer Bennett delivered a presentation on our 🛠️ Data Protection Toolkit for Schools in the Limerick Education Centre. Thank you for a productive and engaged session!

🎉 Today is Data Protection Day 2026. To mark the occasion we've produced a new infographic on 'Sharenting', the topic of our Pause Before You Post campaign which launched last year. Take a look and share 👇

Reminder about our workshop on the DPC's 🛠️ Data Protection Toolkit for Schools this Wednesday, 28 January in the Donegal Education Support Centre.

📞"Can I talk to the account holder?" The GDPR shouldn't be used as a barrier to prevent accessibility and discriminate on the basis of disability. Our blog post👇 https://dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/blogs/can-i-talk-account-holder-contacting-organisations-behalf-someone-else

🙌 The DPC were delighted to welcome delegates from the Dutch and Luxemburg DPAs who attended a case handling workshop in our Dublin offices today.

Join us for an information webinar on our 🛠️ Data Protection Toolkit for Schools, tailored for school leadership at primary and post-primary levels. This workshop will offer practical guidance and a space for common queries and challenges. ✍️ Register now at https://blackrockesc.ie/

🤝 Commissioners Des Hogan and Niamh Sweeney met with the Austrian Commissioner for Data Protection, Dr Matthias Schmidl, and Deputy Commissioner Elisabeth Wagner, at an event marking the 45th anniversary of the Austrian Data Protection Authority in Vienna last week.

🔍 Case Study Concerning the processing of health data of a member of an income protection insurance scheme, by a third party, whose involvement in the claim was not known to the complainant. Read 👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/case-studies/transparency/processing-health-data

Join us for an information session on our 🛠️ Data Protection Toolkit for Schools, tailored for school leadership at primary and post-primary levels. This workshop will offer practical guidance and a space for common queries and challenges. ✍️ Register on the relevant Education Centre's website.

Case Study 🔍 This complaint concerned a refusal to comply with an erasure request. The complainant stated they were identified in a review posted online relating to their place of work. 👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/case-studies/erasure/right-erasure-and-user-generated-content

Data Collection and Retention Policies - An organisation should always know what data it holds, where it is held and how it flows through the organisation. Read our guide on Data Security here: https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/organisations/know-your-obligations/data-security-guidance

You have a limited Right of Restriction to processing of your personal data . This data can be stored by the data controller, but most other processing actions will require your permission. Read more 👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/individuals/know-your-rights/right-restriction-article-18-gdpr

🎉 Happy New Year to all from the Data Protection Commission!

🎅 Gifted or received a Dash Cam at Christmas? It's important that drivers who install dash cams of all different types understand their potential obligations under data protection law. Read our guidance on dash cams: https://dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/guidance-drivers-use-dash-cams

🎄 Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, from the Data Protection Commission!

Retailers offering e-receipts to customers this Christmas: We've produced guidance to assist you to adhere to best practice in relation to e-receipts and electronic direct marketing. Know your obligations! https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/guidance-retailers-issuing-e-receipts

🎅 Make sure you’re on the DPC nice list this year and know your data protection obligations as an organisation! Take a look at our chart for the legal bases for processing personal data 👉 https://dataprotection.ie/en/organisations/data-protection-basics/principles-data-protection

Thinking of buying a drone this Christmas? Have a look through our guidance to make sure you're aware of any relevant data protection obligations that come with drone use. 👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/guidance-on-the-use-of-drones

These guides on our website aim to not only help children keep their data safe, but also be useful for parents, educators and anyone interested in children's safety and wellbeing online! 🔗 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/childrens-data-protection-rights #PauseBeforeYouPost

Recordings of each session from our 'Kick Start Compliance' event, an all-island conference tackling the subject of data protection in sport, are now available on our website! ▶️ dataprotection.ie/en/organisat...

🤝 DPC Commissioners Des Hogan, Dale Sunderland and Niamh Sweeney were delighted to meet with Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly and Michael Armstrong, Data Protection Officer for An Garda Síochána.

⚽📊 Following on from our ‘Kick Start Compliance’ all-island conference in Croke Park last month, the DPC has created a number of downloadable infographics. Each one deals with a different aspect of data protection in sport. Take a look! 👇 dataprotection.ie/en/organisat...

🚨 Last chance for you to take part in our survey for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise owners! Survey closes tomorrow - have your say❗️

🎄🏫📸 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

We’re very excited at the DPC for the Late Late Toy Show tonight! 🎄🎁 👀 Keep an eye out for our viral #PauseBeforeYouPost campaign during the ad breaks!

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.

🗣️ 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.

📢 ICYMI We are conducting a survey to inform our work with Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. 📅 Have your say by Wednesday, 10 December! 🔗 qualtricsxmgw25xwtxt.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

🗣️ 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! 👏

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

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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.

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! 🎬

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!

🙌 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!

🔔 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.

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

🙌 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!

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

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

📚 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

📍 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!

🗣️ 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.