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Sunday 25 October 2020
On day one of Level 5 let’s look at the spread of Covid-19 in Ireland – and how the data compares with last week.
The Data Protection Commission launched an investigation last month following a number of complaints.
Ireland’s 14-day incidence rate overall now stands at 206.7 cases per 100,000.
NPHET is meeting this afternoon to consider additional Covid-19 restrictions.
The case was heard before the High Court today.
Downloads of the apps will be banned from Sunday onwards.
We’ve put together the latest statistics – and how to find them – on how Covid-19 is spreading in Ireland and what that means.
The social media giant said the Data Protection Commission told it the key mechanism it uses to transfer data to the US “cannot in practice be used”.
Those on lower salaries were also more likely to be in receipt of illness benefit.
The total number of workplace outbreaks is 85, including 31 in meat processing plants.
It remains unclear what the TikTok orders mean for the app’s 100 million users in the US.
There is concern that acquiring Fitbit’s user data will strengthen Google’s position in targeted advertising.
The app will record if a user is in close contact with another user by exchanging anonymous codes.
Dublin, Louth and Clare are expected to be the most affected counties.
Behavioural expert Dr Shane Timmons says our internal bias can dictate our perception of shutdown compliance.
Many third-level institutions and schools are using video calling to home school during the crisis.
We speak to two experts about the issue.
There has been increased pressure on the networks as more people work from home and connect with loved ones.
Chief Justice Frank Clarke said the three central questions in the case “each involve difficult issues”.
The European Commission unveiled a slate of proposals this week on data rules and AI.
The energy industry is “due for a change”. That could bring an opportunity.
Peter Keeling took the Belfast company public in March and is changing testing for precision medicine.
Eoin Toolan examines the All Blacks’ support play to explain their effectiveness in offloading.
The social media network has been dogged by several privacy scandals in recent years.
The Data Protection Commissioner has found that there is no lawful basis for retaining information from PSC applications.
It comes after an individual made a complaint about the repeated requests to provide information to claim child benefit.
Echelon Data Centres was granted permission for the facility to be built at the Avoca River Business Park.
It’ll be the largest penalty ever imposed by the US Federal Trade Commission over privacy violations.
When women cyclists were surveyed, here’s what they had to say about travelling by bike.
The Supreme Court said that the case “raises complex and novel questions of constitutional and EU law”.
The DPC said that it had been informed by WhatsApp about a “serious vulnerability” on its platform.
Concerns have been raised by victims groups about new consent forms.
The Data Protection Commission launched a statutory inquiry into Facebook’s password storage.
The Data Protection Commissioner has launched a statutory inquiry into Facebook’s password storage breach.
It said the passwords were stored in plain text on its internal servers.
A report by the UK government has examined the tech giant’s role in spreading fake news.
Candidates’ email addresses were accidentally shared with other jobseekers.
Apple is working to fix the issue.
Facebook is said to be planning to integrate its various message platforms, but the Data Protection Commissioner wants clarity.
The information comprised addresses, phone numbers, letters, invoices and copies of identity documents.
WE’RE LESS THAN a week out from the scariest night of the year.
Halloween will look somewhat different this year but there’s nothing stopping us breaking out the box of decorations, throwing on a witch’s hat and doing up the outside of the house.
Cobwebs, ghouls and goblins, a scary pumpkin, there’s plenty of inspiration around at the moment as more and more people gear up for the 31st.
This morning, we want to know: Have you decorated your house for Halloween?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Richard Nairns details some of what he discovered when he moved to Ned’s Wood in Co Wicklow.
Some sun, a shower in spots in the p.m.
Max: 11 °C
Min: 7 °C
Winds subsiding with a couple of showers
Max: 12 °C
Min: 5 °C
Clouds breaking, rain ending; breezy
Max: 11 °C
Min: 6 °C
