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Sunday 27 September 2020
The case taken by Austrian privacy lawyer Max Schrems is against Facebook’s transfer of personal data from Europe to the US.
They’ve threatened to upload entire series and sensitive proprietary files.
More and more children have access to the internet, making it difficult to protect them from inappropriate content.
Argos was ordered to pay €5,000 to charity.
An Post says that it cannot tell members of the public how it obtains names and addresses as it is “not in the public interest”.
For male cyclists between the ages of 20 and 29, the negative impacts of cycling outweigh the positive, according to the study.
The woman is an aunt of the gardaí.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
Three had claimed that it had the superior data offer, and that Meteor’s advert was misleading.
Security is always a major concern but you have the tools to help prevent the worst from happening.
We’ll be holding a Facebook Live event on Wednesday where your questions will be put to the consumer expert.
The phone service provider said the messages were sent in error and the issue has been resolved.
New data has detailed some interesting differences between the sides.
Over 1,400 data protection complaints were made in 2016, up from 932 in 2015.
A medical device containing patients’ personal information was sent for repair to a company in the UK by Saolta University Hospital Group.
It can also make you vulnerable to unpaid overtime, according to a UN study.
Joe Schmidt’s side are heavily reliant on their lineout as a source for their scores.
“Data is the new oil,” Intel chief executive Brian Krzanich said last month.
The new ComReg report also found that Ireland is expensive for home broadband, but relatively cheap for mobile bills.
How much of our data are we willing to compromise for an easier life and a more efficient city?
Critics say the approach could open a door to fraudsters.
An RTÉ documentary airing tonight explores how much our digital fingerprint is telling the world about us.
The slowest is Legan in Longford, while the fastest is Drimnagh in Dublin 12.
The eastern European country has been quick to embrace new technology.
That’s according to researchers, who have analysed data from over 2000 people.
USB Type-C ports and cables are slowly becoming a standard feature for devices, and they’re here to stay.
Not really.
The startup, now based in San Francisco, counts legendary baseball manager Billy Beane as an advisor.
The Irish Aviation Authority said the error was down to a technical issue which has now been resolved.
By monitoring the severity of concussions, the BrainBAND aims to prevent long-term injuries from developing.
We need to be aware of our personal data trails, and how they can be used, writes Brian Mac Namee.
The EU and US have released details of their Privacy Shield agreement, designed to replace its previous data transfer agreement Safe Harbour.
Virtual reality is the major focus but it’s also looking at ways to help people deal with more data-intensive services like video.
David Higgins has spent the past year building a statistical model which he hopes will accurately predict the outcome of the general election next week.
The suggested wage at €11.50 per hour, based on the Civil Service 37 hour standard net working week, equates to an annual salary of €22,203.
We’ve been examining the stats behind the thousands of missing persons reports made in Ireland.
It has a purpose, honest.
Fourteen sectors are included in the data, which shows an increase in the number of people employed in each industry.
It’s been out for more than a month now but if you are concerned about what data is being shared, here’s how to change that.
A new analysis of official figures, by TheJournal.ie.
ANY SIGNIFICANT LEVEL of flu in the community could lead to the Covid-19 test and trace system being overwhelmed as people present with similar symptoms, health experts say.
Chief Clinical Officer Dr Colm Henry told TheJournal.ie that because flu and Covid-19 both seriously impact on vulnerable and older groups, health officials want to “avoid a twin attack on the same populations” in Ireland.
He said the focus will also be on keeping down the level of flu among those who will not be seriously ill with it, but who may pass it on to those vulnerable groups.
This is why the flu vaccine without charge has been extended to a number of other groups this year, including to children aged two to 12. Previously this applied only to those over the age of 70.
So, today we want to know: Do you plan to get the flu vaccine this upcoming winter?
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Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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