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# data-protection-commission - Thursday 30 July, 2020
Department of Social Protection defends 'legal basis' for checks by social welfare inspectors at airports
The approach taken by inspectors has prompted concern and criticism in recent days.
Data watchdog has 'serious doubts' over whether social welfare inspectors acted lawfully at airports
The Data Protection Commission is seeking further clarity from the department over the actions of social welfare inspectors at airports.
# data-protection-commission - Friday 22 May, 2020
Data Protection Commission completes probe into Twitter's handling of data breach
Fines for breaches of GDPR can reach €20 million or up to 4% of a company’s turnover for the previous year.
# data-protection-commission - Tuesday 19 May, 2020
HSE suspends practice of notifying some employers of Covid test results before informing employees
HSE Chief Executive Paul Reid said he was aware of one case where test results were shared with an employer.
# data-protection-commission - Thursday 12 March, 2020
Covid-19: Spread of coronavirus raises difficult questions over data privacy
Civil liberties experts have warned people to be vigilant about privacy rights during the coronavirus outbreak.
# data-protection-commission - Saturday 7 March, 2020
Opinion: 'We have to act now before our genetic code falls into private hands to be used for profit'
Solicitor Simon McGarr also explains how Genomics Medicine Ireland did not meet the informed consent requirements for a Galway study.
# data-protection-commission - Thursday 20 February, 2020
Tusla 'accidentally disclosed' contact and location information of mother and child victim to alleged abuser
This and other data breaches are outlined in the Data Protection Commission’s annual report.
# data-protection-commission - Wednesday 12 February, 2020
Facebook postpones Valentine's Day launch for dating app due to data regulator's concerns
The app was due to launch tomorrow, the day before Valentine’s Day.
# data-protection-commission - Tuesday 4 February, 2020
Data protection inquiries launched into Google and Tinder over GDPR concerns
The two inquiries were announced by the Data Protection Commission today.
# data-protection-commission - Saturday 12 October, 2019
Revealed: Data Protection Commission's pleas for more staff and 'fit-for-purpose' office
The watchdog’s pre-budget submission has been released following a Freedom of Information request.
# data-protection-commission - Wednesday 18 September, 2019
Criminal sanctions possible if government ignores watchdog’s orders on Public Services Card
The long-awaited report into the card was published yesterday evening.
# data-protection-commission - Thursday 5 September, 2019
Data Protection Commission to seek enforcement action over government's refusal to comply with PSC findings
The government is challenging the findings of a landmark report into the legality of the card.
# data-protection-commission - Tuesday 23 July, 2019
Data Commission says banning visitor books is a 'disproportionate approach' to data privacy
The books were banned from heritage sites such as Kilmainham Gaol and Dublin Castle.
# data-protection-commission - Wednesday 22 May, 2019
Data Protection Commission launches investigation into Google Ireland
Google said it will “engage fully” with the investigation.
# data-protection-commission - Sunday 19 May, 2019
Tens of thousands of Irish users' emails and phone numbers were exposed in last year's Facebook hack
Confidential emails from the social networking giant reveal the local fallout of the September attack.
# data-protection-commission - Tuesday 30 April, 2019
'Lost complete confidence in them': Nearly two new data breaches at Tusla every week
Several potentially serious incidents have been reported since the Data Protection Commission launched an investigation last year.
# data-protection-commission - Friday 1 March, 2019
Second investigation launched into Tusla over 'large volume' of privacy breaches Exclusive
The Data Protection Commission previously uncovered a string of failings at the State agency.
# data-protection-commission - Sunday 24 February, 2019
'I would have the legs cut off me': Doherty says she won't release PSC report until she's given go-ahead
Minister Regina Doherty clashed with Mick Wallace over the Public Services Card earlier this week.
# data-protection-commission - Tuesday 29 September, 2015
Drogheda hospital criticised after confidential patient records found 'strewn on the street'
The files contained personal information about 44 orthopaedic patients at Our Lady of Lourdes.
# data-protection-commission - Wednesday 9 May, 2012
Greyhound to collect on Dublin City Council bin bills
A dispute over Data Protection issues has been settled and bills will be issued immediately.
# data-protection-commission - Wednesday 21 December, 2011
Facebook agrees to major privacy changes following DPC audit
The world’s largest social network will make significant changes to its privacy settings for worldwide users after an Irish audit.
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Poll: Are you still using the Covid-19 tracker app?
IT’S A MONTH since the launch of the HSE’s new Covid-19 contact tracing app.
Since then, the app has had well over one million downloads, with the take-up rate heralded as being “the most successful launch” of the app anywhere in the world, said HSE CEO Paul Reid last month.
The app is intended to help contact tracing, particularly with people who aren’t family and friends, and uses Bluetooth technology to determine whether you’ve been a close contact of someone who’s tested positive for the virus.
As cases begin to rise again – particularly in Kildare, Laois and Offaly – health officials fear that transmission could once again spread within the community.
Of the 174 cases reported yesterday, around 50 of them were reported outside of the three counties now under new restrictions.
With that in mind, we want to know: Are you still using the Covid-19 tracker app?
Poll Results:
Yes, I check in every day (194)
Yes, I check in most days (175)
Yes, but I only check in once or twice per week (125)
No, I've stopped using it (107)
I didn't download it (97)
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Larry Donnelly: American politics is in a bad state and the TV networks aren't helping
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
Steamed mussels and 'Beeramisu' - two recipes for you from Urban Brewing in Dublin
By Dan Keane
Dan Keane, head chef at Urban Brewing, shares his lockdown experience and a couple of tasty recipes.
Opinion: 'Revolution Period' is here - so why are the authorities banning tampon ads?
By Kitty Maguire
Opinion: We've waited long enough - we must wipe out nuclear weapons for good
By International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
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