Blogs

The Data Protection Commission (DPC) is in receipt of a large number of complaints from individuals about the operation of CCTV in a domestic setting, usually at neighbouring properties. In some cases, the complaints to the DPC relate to a broader dispute between neighbours and in such circumstances the DPC can address only the personal data processing issues that arise. ...

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Processing Customer Data for COVID-19 Contact Tracing

14th September 2020

As we move forward in the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, one of the recommended measures is for certain businesses to take contact details from customers and retain them for one month in the event that someone becomes ill and contact tracing by the health authorities is required. ...

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Data Protection implications of the Return to Work Safely Protocol

26th June 2020

Employers and employees are currently in the process of implementing, or preparing to implement a phased return to work as part of the Government’s ‘roadmap for reopening society and business’. ...

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Return to Sender: Data Breaches and Email Correspondence

14th May 2020

Data controllers in both the private and public sector issue and receive large volumes of email correspondence on a daily basis. While email is a valued and effective communication tool, it can be the source of a number of common data protection breaches. ...

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Tips for Avoiding Data Breaches

01st May 2020

During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the DPC knows you might need to share or collect information quickly to adapt to the demanding circumstances we all face and to maintain normal functions as far as possible. ...

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Data Protection Tips for Video-conferencing

03rd April 2020

In light of the recent increase in remote working, necessitated by COVID-19 mitigation measures, as well as the increased numbers keeping in touch online with friends and family, the number of people video-conferencing and video-calling has increased dramatically. ...

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Staying safe online during a pandemic

26th March 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic we have seen support being offered from all parts of society, as well as innovative solutions and tools being developed and implemented. ...

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Covid 19 and Subject Access Requests

25th March 2020

Do the timelines for responding to GDPR data subject requests still apply where an organisation is temporarily closed or capacity to handle requests is curtailed because of COVID-19? ...

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Protecting Personal Data When Working Remotely

12th March 2020

Measures to control and prevent the spread of COVID-19 will involve more people working remotely than usual. Below are some tips to keep personal data safe when working away from the office. For more information you can consult our guidance on data security. ...

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Data Protection and COVID-19

06th March 2020

Governments, as well as public, private, and voluntary organisations are taking necessary steps to contain the spread and mitigate the effects of COVID-19, widely referred to as the ‘coronavirus’. ...

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