Ireland's independent supervisory authority for data protection. Social Media Policy: https://bit.ly/3CVqpGp Queries/Complaints: https://forms.dataprotection.iehttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3mwsinxjtck2l📢 New Decision We have announced our final decision following an inquiry into Children’s Health Ireland relating to the physical safety and security of children’s health records within one specific CHI facility at Tallaght University Hospital. Our press release 👉 https://dataprotection.ie/en/news-media/latest-news/data-protection-commission-publishes-final-decision-following-inquiry-childrens-health-ireland-chi01 Oct 2026 09:01 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwsinxjtck2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3mwqie4utzc24🗣️ Deputy Commissioner Ian Chambers spoke at this week’s 12th Annual ASSO DPO Congress in Milan. Ian was joined by Luigi Montuori and Mirosław Wróblewski of the Italian and Polish DPAs, respectively, in a panel discussion moderated by Paul Jordan on the future of data protection.30 Sep 2026 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwqie4utzc24https://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3mwlgbhjvuk2vThis guidance highlights some of the key issues that arise in the context of estate agents collecting personal data for the purpose of arranging viewings of a property. 🏡 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/guidance-collection-personal-data-prior-viewing-property28 Sep 2026 13:29 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwlgbhjvuk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3mwbi7jx5h22c✍️ Our newly published report details the DPC’s supervision of Artificial Intelligence products and services between 2021 and 2025 and contains case studies that highlight the DPC’s recommendations 👇24 Sep 2026 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwbi7jx5h22chttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3mwbecekkyc2c🆕 Today we have published a new document detailing the DPC’s supervision of Artificial Intelligence products and services between 2021 and 2025, which details a significant increase in AI-related engagements in recent years. Read on our website now: 🔗 https://dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/publications/dpc-AI-insights-report24 Sep 2026 13:27 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwbecekkyc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3mwavkdpkrh2e🔔 Our website will be offline for scheduled maintenance between 1pm and 2pm today, Thursday, 24 September. Should you wish to submit a complaint or report a breach during this time, you will be able to use the information provided on our holding page during this maintenance.24 Sep 2026 09:03 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwavkdpkrh2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3mvzhdzajnc2v📢 New Decision Data Protection Commission fines Google €403 million following inquiry into Google’s processing of location data21 Sep 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvzhdzajnc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3mvmuv7vdwc2e🤝 Commissioner Niamh Sweeney and Deputy Commissioner Cian O’Brien spent time with colleagues at the Spanish Agency for Data Protection, the AEPD, earlier this week. They discussed a broad range of issues including rising complaint numbers and opportunities to use AI to assist with our work.16 Sep 2026 09:58 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvmuv7vdwc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3mvfv2maw3p2j▶️ Speaking with Jess Kelly on Newstalk's "Inside the Data Protection Commission" series, Deputy Commissioner Cathal Ryan gives an update on the DPC's approach to the regulation of video-recording devices, in particular, smart glasses 🕶️13 Sep 2026 15:13 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvfv2maw3p2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3mvdcv64k2l2jDeputy Commissioner Cian O'Brien on the DPC's large-scale inquiries 👇 "We do need to be agile in how we pursue our large-scale inquiries and we're really guided by where our resources can do the most good and where we can protect individuals to the greatest extent possible."12 Sep 2026 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvdcv64k2l2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3mvakfpxuag2o⚖️ Deputy Commissioner Deirdre O'Donovan, Director of Legal, speaking on the appeals that are sometimes brought by organisations following the DPC's final decisions. 📻 You can listen to Tech Talk's "Inside the Data Protection Commission" series on Newstalk now.11 Sep 2026 12:19 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvakfpxuag2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3mv64ewhqj326🗨️ "In 2014 we had in the region of 30 staff; we now have 300 staff. The measure is not where we've come from, it's where do we need to be to be a proactive on-the-front-foot regulator." Commissioner Dale Sunderland on Newstalk's Inside the Data Protection Commission series.10 Sep 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv64ewhqj326https://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3muzf2a6dzk2y📢 Latest News We welcome the outcome of prosecution proceedings taken in Dublin Metropolitan District Court yesterday, 7 September 2026. Read our press release 🔗 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/news-media/latest-news/data-protection-commission-welcomes-outcome-prosecution-marketing-offences-108 Sep 2026 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzf2a6dzk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3muyr3qwavi24📅 1 Week to Go! Join us at the DPC exhibition stand in the Government of Ireland Village at the National Ploughing Championships 2026, taking place from 15-17 September. We hope to see you there!08 Sep 2026 09:57 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3muyr3qwavi24https://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3muwdciqjyo26📻 Deputy Commissioner Ian Chambers discussing how the DPC manages complaints around domestic CCTV, specifically doorbell cameras, on Newstalk's Inside the Data Protection Commission series. Our guidance on Domestic CCTV 👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/guidance-use-domestic-cctv07 Sep 2026 10:45 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwdciqjyo26https://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3mutqi2rluk26🗣️ Deputy Commissioner Jennifer Dolan speaking with Jess Kelly on her role in the DPC safeguarding children's data protection rights and our viral Pause Before You Post ad campaign this year. 📻 You can listen to Tech Talk's "Inside the Data Protection Commission" series on Newstalk now.06 Sep 2026 10:03 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mutqi2rluk26https://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3muow6wkxxs2c🏦 Banking & Insurance Sector FAQ: My personal information has been passed to a debt collection agency. Is this a data protection issue? Our FAQs 👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/faqs/banking-insurance-sector/my-personal-information-has-been-passed-debt-collection-agency-data-protection-issue04 Sep 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3muow6wkxxs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3muk3nclx4d2uThe DPC and the Mental Health Commission have jointly launched a new guidance aimed at ensuring that video monitoring technologies are used appropriately in care settings, while protecting the privacy, dignity and rights of people receiving care and treatment.02 Sep 2026 13:56 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3muk3nclx4d2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3mujje7yzfc2l📢 Data Protection Commission announces Final Decision following Inquiry into the Health Service Executive (HSE) Full Press Release 👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/news-media/latest-news/data-protection-commission-announces-final-decision-following-inquiry-health-service-executive-hse02 Sep 2026 08:29 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujje7yzfc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3mu2xgq6lz22nThis guidance aims to help organisations that have fewer than 10 employees with their responsibilities under the GDPR with regard to how they collect, use, and protect personal data. If you are part of a microenterprise, take a look 👇 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/data-security-guidance-microenterprises27 Aug 2026 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2xgq6lz22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3mty5pcjwnc22🔍 Case Study: Right to erasure and user generated content The complainant in this case stated they were identified in a negative review posted online about their place of employment. The complainant sought to remove their name and any associated images from the review. Read 👇26 Aug 2026 10:45 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mty5pcjwnc22https://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3mtvk7hkdqs25🚜 The DPC is delighted to be attending the National Ploughing Championships again this year! 📅 In just 3 weeks you can join us at our exhibition stand in the Government of Ireland Village from 15-17 September.25 Aug 2026 09:51 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvk7hkdqs25https://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3mtlptebp222g⏸️ If you are thinking about posting a picture online of your child on their first day back-to-school, Pause Before You Post and consider the four simple tips in our blog post. 🔗 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/blogs/back-school-photos-keeping-information-about-your-child-safe21 Aug 2026 12:05 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlptebp222ghttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3mtgksn6wes2i🔍 Case Study This complaint concerned the processing of health data relating to 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-data19 Aug 2026 10:51 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgksn6wes2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3mtblida22v2x📸 In general, the GDPR does not prohibit people from taking photos or video in a public space, provided you are not harassing anyone. However, what what you do with that photo can potentially become a data protection issue e.g. if it was shared publicly on social media or used for commercial gain.17 Aug 2026 11:20 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtblida22v2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3mt222j6rr22r🗃 Case Study This complaint concerned an alleged incomplete response to a subject access request for CCTV footage. It was made by the complainant to an educational institution, regarding an alleged attempted assault. 👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/case-studies/access-request-complaints/access-cctv-footage14 Aug 2026 11:20 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt222j6rr22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3msxqoyvqss2k🔒 The GDPR provides extra protection for certain categories of personal data, called “special category data”. ❌ These categories of personal data shall not be processed unless a controller can avail of one of the exceptions under Article 9(2) of the GDPR.13 Aug 2026 13:27 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxqoyvqss2khttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3mssepkfsgc2d🗒️ This guide and checklist is to assist the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector, who may not have access to extensive planning and legal resources, to prepare for a business future that is data-protection compliant. Take a look 👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/guidance-smes11 Aug 2026 10:09 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssepkfsgc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3msidvxevk22t🏦 Banking & Insurance Sector FAQs Financial institutions are legally obliged under Anti-Money Laundering legislation to carry out Politically Exposed Persons screenings where there is a 'reasonable risk' of money laundering and terrorist financing. Read 👇 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/faqs/banking-insurance-sector/what-politically-exposed-persons-pep-screening07 Aug 2026 10:28 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3msidvxevk22thttps://bsky.app/profile/dpcireland.bsky.social/post/3msde6slxws23Case Study 🔎 A data subject contacted the DPC as they were not satisfied with the responses to an access and erasure request. This case was against a debt collector and the data subject raised concerns about how their personal data was obtained. 👉 https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance/case-studies/erasure/debt-collector-involvement05 Aug 2026 10:50 +0000at://did:plc:zhsmtjv2kf74riodofajvrvm/app.bsky.feed.post/3msde6slxws23