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# data-protection-commissioner - Wednesday 25 September, 2019

Minister accused of damaging Ireland's reputation by appealing the Data Commissioner's PSC findings PSC

Minister accused of damaging Ireland's reputation by appealing the Data Commissioner's PSC findings

Sep 25th 2019, 6:13 PM 16,387 Views 34 Comments

The minister says she has no choice but to appeal the findings in court.

# data-protection-commissioner - Sunday 22 September, 2019

Civil servants were told to look at replacing the Medical Card with the Public Services Card Transparency

Civil servants were told to look at replacing the Medical Card with the Public Services Card Exclusive

Sep 22nd 2019, 12:05 AM 22,530 Views 73 Comments

As recently as June this year, the government was exploring this as a possibility.

# data-protection-commissioner - Wednesday 18 September, 2019

Public Services Card no longer needed to apply for a passport PSC

Public Services Card no longer needed to apply for a passport

Updated Sep 18th 2019, 4:42 PM 22,620 Views 51 Comments

The Taoiseach says the Data Commissioner has declined to meet with Minister Doherty.

# data-protection-commissioner - Tuesday 17 September, 2019

Government claims that withdrawal of PSC could be illegal as it sets up battle with data watchdog Public Services Card

Government claims that withdrawal of PSC could be illegal as it sets up battle with data watchdog

Sep 17th 2019, 6:38 PM 13,409 Views 57 Comments

A long-awaited probe into the legality of the card was published this evening.

# data-protection-commissioner - Saturday 14 September, 2019

Taoiseach: 'Anyone that reads the law will understand why we disagree with the Data Commissioner's report' Public Services Card

Taoiseach: 'Anyone that reads the law will understand why we disagree with the Data Commissioner's report'

Sep 14th 2019, 11:19 AM 23,572 Views 76 Comments

The Taoiseach confirmed that the government has yet to file any court documents appealing findings by the Data Protection Commissioner.

# data-protection-commissioner - Friday 13 September, 2019

The Explainer: Why is there so much controversy over the Public Services Card? Podcast

The Explainer: Why is there so much controversy over the Public Services Card?

Sep 13th 2019, 5:30 PM 12,026 Views 43 Comments

It’s a saga that has been rumbling on for years – but what exactly is it all about?

# data-protection-commissioner - Sunday 8 September, 2019

Shane Ross says his officials were 'vindicated' over stance on Public Services Card for driving tests PSC

Shane Ross says his officials were 'vindicated' over stance on Public Services Card for driving tests

Sep 8th 2019, 6:30 AM 26,597 Views 34 Comments

The decision was made in March 2018 to not make the controversial card mandatory for a driving test.

# data-protection-commissioner - Sunday 18 August, 2019

Data Protection Commission notified over 2018 breach by State Examinations Commission Data Breach

Data Protection Commission notified over 2018 breach by State Examinations Commission

Aug 18th 2019, 7:30 AM 17,150 Views 7 Comments

The breach, which occurred last year, affected 64 medical card holders.

# data-protection-commissioner - Friday 16 August, 2019

Government will 'very seriously' consider commissioner's report into Public Services Card Data Protection Commissioner

Government will 'very seriously' consider commissioner's report into Public Services Card

Aug 16th 2019, 9:30 PM 14,420 Views 52 Comments

The Data Protection Commissioner reject Government claims that making the card a requirement for services was lawful.

Department told to destroy documents belonging to 3.2 million citizens it kept after PSC applications Data Retention

Department told to destroy documents belonging to 3.2 million citizens it kept after PSC applications

Aug 16th 2019, 12:07 AM 34,491 Views 79 Comments

The Data Protection Commissioner has found that there is no lawful basis for retaining information from PSC applications.

'Misleading' to claim having PSC makes applying for driver's licence easier, Data Protection Commissioner says Exclusive

'Misleading' to claim having PSC makes applying for driver's licence easier, Data Protection Commissioner says

Aug 16th 2019, 12:05 AM 19,102 Views 32 Comments

The National Driver’s Licence Service says that having a PSC “simplifies” the process of application.

No legal basis for mandatory Public Services Card to access State services other than welfare, landmark probe finds Data Protection Commissioner

No legal basis for mandatory Public Services Card to access State services other than welfare, landmark probe finds

Aug 16th 2019, 12:01 AM 31,824 Views 119 Comments

The Data Protection Commissioner’s long-awaited report has huge implications for the controversial card.

# data-protection-commissioner - Friday 2 August, 2019

Department seeks judicial review after watchdog rules child benefit data collection unlawful Data Protection

Department seeks judicial review after watchdog rules child benefit data collection unlawful

Aug 2nd 2019, 6:00 AM 13,169 Views No Comments

It comes after an individual made a complaint about the repeated requests to provide information to claim child benefit.

# data-protection-commissioner - Monday 10 June, 2019

'Answers are overdue': Almost a year on, it's still unclear if probe into legality of PSC will be published Long Awaited

'Answers are overdue': Almost a year on, it's still unclear if probe into legality of PSC will be published

Jun 10th 2019, 12:05 AM 25,629 Views 75 Comments

The Department of Social Protection says a “decision will made” once the full report becomes available.

# data-protection-commissioner - Friday 31 May, 2019

Supreme Court rejects Facebook appeal in EU-US data transfer case Data Protection

Supreme Court rejects Facebook appeal in EU-US data transfer case

Updated May 31st 2019, 5:24 PM 14,324 Views 7 Comments

The decision comes after the High Court referred a number of questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union.

# data-protection-commissioner - Friday 26 April, 2019

Facebook says whatever fine it faces over password breach is matter for Irish data watchdog Data Breach

Facebook says whatever fine it faces over password breach is matter for Irish data watchdog

Apr 26th 2019, 6:06 PM 10,166 Views 20 Comments

The Data Protection Commissioner has launched a statutory inquiry into Facebook’s password storage breach.

# data-protection-commissioner - Thursday 11 April, 2019

Debt collector data breach results in some mortgage-holders' details being compromised Cabot Financial

Debt collector data breach results in some mortgage-holders' details being compromised

Apr 11th 2019, 9:00 PM 25,048 Views 9 Comments

The breach resulted in names, contact information, and financial details being compromised.

# data-protection-commissioner - 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 Data Protection

'I would have the legs cut off me': Doherty says she won't release PSC report until she's given go-ahead

Feb 24th 2019, 7:30 AM 51,773 Views 64 Comments

Minister Regina Doherty clashed with Mick Wallace over the Public Services Card earlier this week.

# data-protection-commissioner - Thursday 7 February, 2019

Aer Lingus exposed over 100 job applicants' details in an email blunder Tourism And Transport

Aer Lingus exposed over 100 job applicants' details in an email blunder

Feb 7th 2019, 5:16 PM 1,332 Views No Comments

Candidates’ email addresses were accidentally shared with other jobseekers.

# data-protection-commissioner - Monday 28 January, 2019

Data watchdog seeks urgent meeting with Facebook over plans to merge Whatsapp, Instagram and Messenger Data Concerns

Data watchdog seeks urgent meeting with Facebook over plans to merge Whatsapp, Instagram and Messenger

Jan 28th 2019, 5:09 PM 19,416 Views 47 Comments

Facebook is said to be planning to integrate its various message platforms, but the Data Protection Commissioner wants clarity.

# data-protection-commissioner - Monday 14 January, 2019

Government won't release Public Services Card report due to 'public interest' fears Freedom Of Information

Government won't release Public Services Card report due to 'public interest' fears

Updated Jan 14th 2019, 7:33 PM 89,412 Views 104 Comments

The group intends to appeal this decision to the Office of the Information Commissioner.

# data-protection-commissioner - Monday 1 October, 2018

Irish data watchdog told only small amount of EU accounts affected in Facebook data breach Hacked

Irish data watchdog told only small amount of EU accounts affected in Facebook data breach

Oct 1st 2018, 10:40 PM 6,483 Views 5 Comments

On Friday, Facebook reported that up to 50 million accounts were breached in a security flaw.

# data-protection-commissioner - Tuesday 22 May, 2018

Watch: What on earth is GDPR, and what does it mean for you? GDPR This post contains videos

Watch: What on earth is GDPR, and what does it mean for you?

May 22nd 2018, 9:59 PM 25,089 Views 17 Comments

We sat down with the Data Protection Commissioner’s Graham Doyle this afternoon to suss out what the biggest data protection legislation in generations entails for Ireland.

# data-protection-commissioner - Monday 21 May, 2018

The EU's biggest data protection regulation in 30 years hits this Friday - and we want to hear your questions on it GDPR

The EU's biggest data protection regulation in 30 years hits this Friday - and we want to hear your questions on it

May 21st 2018, 6:03 PM 12,753 Views 23 Comments

We’ll be holding a Facebook Live tomorrow afternoon on the subject. If you have any questions now’s the time to have your say.

A patient's medical chart 'was found on top of a glass cabinet in a hospital' Off The Charts

A patient's medical chart 'was found on top of a glass cabinet in a hospital'

May 21st 2018, 3:22 PM 21,329 Views 30 Comments

The special report on the hospitals sector was carried out in 20 Irish hospitals.

# data-protection-commissioner - Saturday 7 April, 2018

All young drivers 'should have tracking devices installed to reduce car insurance costs' Speeding

All young drivers 'should have tracking devices installed to reduce car insurance costs'

Apr 7th 2018, 8:00 AM 19,376 Views 91 Comments

Junior Minister Michael D’Arcy said young people are choosing to pay higher premiums rather than have the devices installed in their cars.

# data-protection-commissioner - Sunday 4 March, 2018

Argos and Virgin Media head the list of firms prosecuted for unsolicited marketing KNUCKLES RAPPED

Argos and Virgin Media head the list of firms prosecuted for unsolicited marketing

Mar 4th 2018, 8:30 PM 20,892 Views 32 Comments

The Data Protection Commissioner has released details of its 2017 investigations.

Private investigators were fined €20k for using family connections in the gardaí to access info Who You Know

Private investigators were fined €20k for using family connections in the gardaí to access info

Mar 4th 2018, 7:00 AM 34,513 Views 40 Comments

Eamon O’Mordha & Company was digging up information for insurance company clients.

# data-protection-commissioner - Tuesday 27 February, 2018

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

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

Feb 27th 2018, 10:31 AM 32,452 Views 28 Comments

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

# data-protection-commissioner - Sunday 18 February, 2018

The government wants to exempt itself from the EU's new hardcore data protection rules - but why? Trouble Brewing

The government wants to exempt itself from the EU's new hardcore data protection rules - but why?

Feb 18th 2018, 12:05 AM 35,084 Views 56 Comments

A new Data Protection Act has to be in place before the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) goes live in May – but the Irish state seems in no mood to align itself with Europe on the issue.

# data-protection-commissioner - Tuesday 5 December, 2017

Woman has request to see changes made to her own data refused as database 'is blanked every two weeks' Request Refused

Woman has request to see changes made to her own data refused as database 'is blanked every two weeks'

Dec 5th 2017, 12:05 AM 47,034 Views 45 Comments

The woman had requested access to her own citizen’s data file under freedom of information.

# data-protection-commissioner - Monday 4 December, 2017

'I want accountability' - Man has personal data stolen from car of Social Protection employee Smash And Grab

'I want accountability' - Man has personal data stolen from car of Social Protection employee

Dec 4th 2017, 12:05 AM 46,238 Views 49 Comments

The file of local man John Cash was contained in a briefcase stolen from a car park in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, in 2014.

# data-protection-commissioner - Tuesday 14 November, 2017

Warning to Irish parents as investigation finds some toys can allow children to talk to strangers Connected Toys

Warning to Irish parents as investigation finds some toys can allow children to talk to strangers

Nov 14th 2017, 2:26 PM 14,191 Views 11 Comments

The warning comes after UK watchdog Which? investigated a number of toys on the market.

# data-protection-commissioner - Friday 10 November, 2017

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

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

Nov 10th 2017, 6:20 AM 24,612 Views 21 Comments

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

# data-protection-commissioner - Thursday 9 November, 2017

DPC 'welcomes detailed analysis' by High Court after appeal by Alan Shatter upheld High Court

DPC 'welcomes detailed analysis' by High Court after appeal by Alan Shatter upheld

Nov 9th 2017, 4:10 PM 12,223 Views 55 Comments

The appeal concerned an infamous appearance by Shatter and Wexford TD Mick Wallace on RTÉ’s Prime Time in 2013.

# data-protection-commissioner - Monday 9 October, 2017

Data Protection Commissioner investigating shops asking for customer email addresses after complaints E-receipts

Data Protection Commissioner investigating shops asking for customer email addresses after complaints

Oct 9th 2017, 12:05 AM 47,922 Views 42 Comments

Her office has carried out a number of audits and will be issuing guidelines on e-receipts soon.

# data-protection-commissioner - Thursday 14 September, 2017

Missing AIB customer details found after bag handed into Galway business Data Breach

Missing AIB customer details found after bag handed into Galway business

Sep 14th 2017, 11:30 AM 24,549 Views 23 Comments

About 550 customers were affected.

# data-protection-commissioner - Thursday 31 August, 2017

Taoiseach insists Public Services Card is not a national identity card Data Protection

Taoiseach insists Public Services Card is not a national identity card

Aug 31st 2017, 12:03 PM 11,755 Views 144 Comments

The Data Protection Commissioner has voiced concerns about the government’s rollout of the card.

# data-protection-commissioner - Monday 17 July, 2017

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

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

Jul 17th 2017, 10:07 AM 12,928 Views 9 Comments

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

# data-protection-commissioner - Tuesday 11 April, 2017

Private investigator gave information from Social Protection Department to insurance companies Data Protection

Private investigator gave information from Social Protection Department to insurance companies

Apr 11th 2017, 1:08 PM 20,815 Views 19 Comments

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

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