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# data-protection-commissioner - Friday 6 March, 2020
Court rules against Data Protection Commissioner in long-running case sparked by 'Isis' graffiti in hospice
CCTV was checked to try and trace who did the graffiti. A worker was subsequently disciplined when spotted taking unauthorised breaks on the footage.
# data-protection-commissioner - Thursday 21 November, 2019
'I won't lower myself': Angry clashes at committee as Doherty defends government stance on PSC
There were testy exchanges between the minister and committee members in the Oireachtas this morning.
# data-protection-commissioner - Sunday 10 November, 2019
Pulling mandatory PSC for passports had 'whole of government repercussions', civil servants warned
New documents have shown how the Passport Office considered its options before pulling the PSC as a mandatory requirement.
# data-protection-commissioner - Wednesday 23 October, 2019
Senior civil servant said media outlets had 'agenda' against the Public Services Card
The government’s chief information officer singled out the Irish Times in a mail sent to other senior civil servants.
# data-protection-commissioner - Wednesday 25 September, 2019
Minister accused of damaging Ireland's reputation by appealing the Data Commissioner's PSC findings
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 Exclusive
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
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
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'
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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'
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'
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
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
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
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?
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'
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
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
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
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
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
Her office has carried out a number of audits and will be issuing guidelines on e-receipts soon.
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Poll: Should the Dáil continue to meet in Leinster House during the Covid-19 crisis?
THE DÁIL IS due to meet for three hours this afternoon to hear statements on health and social protection.
It has raised concerns that the Dáil session is an unnecessary gathering during the Covid-19 crisis and some TDs including Labour’s Alan Kelly and Ged Nash are sending in written statements instead of attending the Dáil chamber in person.
But some parties, including Sinn Féin and People Before Profit, have insisted that Dáil meetings such as today’s must continue to ensure democratic oversight and accountability as the country navigates an unprecedented health crisis.
Other governments, including the British government, are putting measures in place to host virtual parliamentary meetings.
So today we’re asking you: Should the Dáil continue to meet in Leinster House during the Covid-19 crisis?
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