DPC Press Releases (Ireland DPA)

Data Protection Commission 2024 Annual Report

The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has published its 2024 Annual Report, detailing €652 million in administrative fines issued, including significant penalties against Meta and LinkedIn. The report also highlights the conclusion of numerous inquiries and breach notifications.

DPC Fines CDETB €125,000 for GDPR Data Breach

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined the City of Dublin Education and Training Board (CDETB) €125,000 for a GDPR data breach. The inquiry found CDETB infringed multiple GDPR articles related to security measures, breach notification to the DPC, and notification to data subjects.

DPC Inquiry into TikTok Data Transfers to China

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has opened an inquiry into TikTok Technology Limited regarding the transfer of EEA users' personal data to servers in China. This follows TikTok's admission that limited data was stored in China, contrary to previous evidence provided to the DPC.

Data Protection Commission Opens Inquiry into Children's Health Ireland

The Data Protection Commission (DPC) has opened a formal inquiry into Children's Health Ireland (CHI) concerning the security of children's health records at Tallaght University Hospital. The inquiry follows protected disclosures and a breach notification, and will examine CHI's GDPR compliance regarding physical data security.