# Data

All time

# High Court

Graham Dwyer told that his challenge against how phone records were used in his trial is 'misconceived'

Dwyer is taking a case against Ireland’s data retention laws.

28.8k

Mar 14th 2018, 8:18 PM

# Data Breach

Library records of 20 people in Dublin edited to include sexually explicit information

The details of the case were outlined Data Protection Commissioner’s annual report, published today.

32.7k

Feb 27th 2018, 10:31 AM

# phone records

Graham Dwyer objects to the way phone records were used in his murder trial

Dwyer, 45, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Elaine O’Hara.

26.2k

Feb 20th 2018, 8:35 PM

# Privacy

Facebook is making privacy settings easier to find ahead of strict new EU law

The social media giant has published its privacy principles for the first time.

10.6k

Jan 29th 2018, 10:34 AM

# tracking app

Fitness tracking app gives away location of secret US military bases

The app, made by Strava Labs, shows the movements of its app users around the world.

36.1k

Jan 29th 2018, 9:05 AM

# security risks

Spectre and Meltdown: What you need to do to keep your computer safe

Patches have been issued to help protect against the flaws.

17.9k

Jan 4th 2018, 1:39 PM

# Data Protection

Retailers used customers' email addresses taken for issuing receipts to send marketing material

The Data Protection Commissioner has issued guidelines for shops using people’s email addresses for marketing purposes.

24.7k

Nov 10th 2017, 6:20 AM

# healthcare technology

'Only 10% of data available about a human is actually used': How cognitive computing can change healthcare

A summit held yesterday focused on new technological advancements in the field of healthcare.

7.6k

Oct 18th 2017, 6:30 AM

# Max Schrems

High Court refers Facebook data case to Europe

The case taken by Austrian privacy lawyer Max Schrems is against Facebook’s transfer of personal data from Europe to the US.

8.8k

Oct 3rd 2017, 12:03 PM

# Game of Thrones

Hackers demand millions in ransom for stolen HBO data

They’ve threatened to upload entire series and sensitive proprietary files.

28.0k

Aug 8th 2017, 11:21 AM

# Social Media

Irresponsible or realistic: Is 13 too young for the digital age of consent?

More and more children have access to the internet, making it difficult to protect them from inappropriate content.

13.7k

Jul 30th 2017, 8:45 AM

# Marketing offences

Argos and Virgin Media among companies prosecuted for wrongly sending marketing texts, calls and emails

Argos was ordered to pay €5,000 to charity.

13.1k

Jul 17th 2017, 10:07 AM

# Data Protection

An Post can't say how it got a woman's data to send out a TV licence

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”.

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Jul 14th 2017, 12:05 AM

# bike to work

Cycling to work is only healthy if the government makes it safe, new study says

For male cyclists between the ages of 20 and 29, the negative impacts of cycling outweigh the positive, according to the study.

12.7k

Jun 7th 2017, 12:00 PM

# Data

Garda brothers and civil servant 'passed confidential information to private detective'

The woman is an aunt of the gardaí.

16.3k

May 9th 2017, 6:03 AM

# no my data is best

Slap on the wrist for Meteor after Three complains over 'more than you can eat data' ad

Three had claimed that it had the superior data offer, and that Meteor’s advert was misleading.

23.4k

May 4th 2017, 2:46 PM

# live a better life

Is the data on your phone secure? Here's how to make sure it is

Security is always a major concern but you have the tools to help prevent the worst from happening.

7.2k

May 2nd 2017, 12:50 PM

# live a better life

Have questions about your phone bill or contract? Let us put them to an expert

We’ll be holding a Facebook Live event on Wednesday where your questions will be put to the consumer expert.

12.7k

Apr 30th 2017, 10:30 AM

# Oops

Some of Three's customers wrongly told they've spent hundreds on internet services

The phone service provider said the messages were sent in error and the issue has been resolved.

24.7k

Apr 25th 2017, 6:02 PM

# salary gap

Lucrative Lions: Gatland's squad earning €1.8m more per season than All Blacks

New data has detailed some interesting differences between the sides.

14.5k

Apr 20th 2017, 2:17 PM

# Data Protection

Private investigator gave information from Social Protection Department to insurance companies

Over 1,400 data protection complaints were made in 2016, up from 932 in 2015.

21.0k

Apr 11th 2017, 1:08 PM

# Data Protection

Two cases of patient records left on car roofs among 212 HSE data breaches

A medical device containing patients’ personal information was sent for repair to a company in the UK by Saolta University Hospital Group.

13.7k

Apr 11th 2017, 9:02 AM

# Office

Work remotely? It might make you more stressed and affect your sleep

It can also make you vulnerable to unpaid overtime, according to a UN study.

13.1k

Feb 15th 2017, 4:00 PM

# Data

Analysis: Where have Ireland's 36 tries over the last year come from?

Joe Schmidt’s side are heavily reliant on their lineout as a source for their scores.

16.3k

Feb 4th 2017, 7:55 AM

# self drive

Driverless cars - another step towards Big Brother?

“Data is the new oil,” Intel chief executive Brian Krzanich said last month.

11.5k

Dec 31st 2016, 1:00 PM

# WhatsApp

Text messages are on the way out - but we're eating up huge amounts of data

The new ComReg report also found that Ireland is expensive for home broadband, but relatively cheap for mobile bills.

28.7k

Dec 9th 2016, 10:43 AM

# my privacy

As Ireland's smart cities develop, a government report warns of data security needs

How much of our data are we willing to compromise for an easier life and a more efficient city?

5.9k

Dec 9th 2016, 6:05 AM

# crackdown

Britain wants to fine porn sites for letting under-18s visit

Critics say the approach could open a door to fraudsters.

9.7k

Dec 3rd 2016, 8:10 AM

# Disconnected

'It's not social to be on social media': The Irishman moving off-the-grid for a happier life

An RTÉ documentary airing tonight explores how much our digital fingerprint is telling the world about us.

20.3k

Nov 17th 2016, 6:05 AM

# Breakdown

These are the areas in Ireland with the slowest and fastest broadband speeds

The slowest is Legan in Longford, while the fastest is Drimnagh in Dublin 12.

54.5k

Nov 15th 2016, 6:03 AM

# Data Collection

Google's Irish boss thinks government departments need to be more like Estonia

The eastern European country has been quick to embrace new technology.

14.4k

Oct 2nd 2016, 6:55 AM

# ageing action

Sex could be great for ageing women's health - but risky for older men

That’s according to researchers, who have analysed data from over 2000 people.

27.7k

Sep 6th 2016, 6:52 PM

# now you C me

You're going to start seeing more of these new USB ports from now on

USB Type-C ports and cables are slowly becoming a standard feature for devices, and they’re here to stay.

31.5k

Aug 3rd 2016, 8:00 PM

# polls apart

Did opinion polls get it wrong - again?

Not really.

12.0k

Jun 24th 2016, 12:23 PM

# Data

Kitman Labs is the company with the real-life Moneyball factor

The startup, now based in San Francisco, counts legendary baseball manager Billy Beane as an advisor.

6.7k

Apr 25th 2016, 8:23 AM

# Data Breach

Irish drone register allowed access to personal details of 2,000 members

The Irish Aviation Authority said the error was down to a technical issue which has now been resolved.

13.6k

Apr 8th 2016, 6:03 AM

# prevention

This headband could help athletes avoid the worst damage from concussions

By monitoring the severity of concussions, the BrainBAND aims to prevent long-term injuries from developing.

16.8k

Mar 23rd 2016, 9:46 AM

Voices

You leave a data trail everywhere you go. Creepy? Maybe, but it's the world we live in

We need to be aware of our personal data trails, and how they can be used, writes Brian Mac Namee.

1.0k

Mar 10th 2016, 8:00 AM

# finishing touches

The new way US tech giants are going to handle your data is almost in place

The EU and US have released details of their Privacy Shield agreement, designed to replace its previous data transfer agreement Safe Harbour.

12.8k

Feb 29th 2016, 3:21 PM

# Ambition

Facebook's plans to take over the world are taking two steps forward

Virtual reality is the major focus but it’s also looking at ways to help people deal with more data-intensive services like video.

13.5k

Feb 22nd 2016, 11:55 AM