Privacy Transformation - Issue 18
PUBLIC SERVICES CARD
DPC report investigating Public Services Card released
The final investigation report examining the lawful basis and transparency of processing of the Public Services Card has been released. The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection has also issued its reponse which can be found here.
Inappropriate to withdraw Public Services Card, ministers say
Ministers Regina Doherty and Paschal Donohoe made the comment following the publication of the Data Protection Commission’s report.
Government accused of 'demonising' DPC over controversial public services card - report
The government has been accused of a bid to “demonise” the data protection watchdog and “undermining” her office in it’s rejection of the damning findings of a report on the controversial Public Services Card (PSC).
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.
Public Services Card no longer needed to apply for a passport
The Taoiseach says the Data Commissioner has declined to meet with Minister Doherty.
Q&A: What’s next for the Public Services Card?
Row between department and Data Protection Commissioner likely to go to court.
PRIVACY
Downing Street request for user data from government website sparks alarm
Data privacy campaign groups and Labour have expressed alarm after it emerged Downing Street has ordered departments to centralise the collection and analysis of user information from the government’s main public information website ahead of Brexit.
Irish Privacy Regulator Eyes Online Use of Kids’ Data
Ireland’s privacy regulator is weighing potential probes into how some online companies handle children’s data.
DATA BREACHES
Nearly everyone in Ecuador is the victim of a data breach
A massive data breach exposed sensitive data of nearly every individual in Ecuador. The breach impacted an estimated 20 million people -- for reference, Ecuador...
Bought A Car Recently? 198 Million Car Buyer Records Exposed In Massive Data Leak
Some 198 million records, including loan and financial data along with vehicle information, have been exposed online by 413GB marketing database with no password protection.
ENFORCEMENT
Data protection watchdog warns social media giants likely to face significant fines
Social media giants including Facebook and Twitter are likely to face significant fines for misuse of personal data, Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon has warned.
GDPR’s Big Moment Has Just Arrived – With a $228 Million Data Breach Fine
The size of today's GDPR penalties has set the level against which all future data breach fines will be judged as global data breaches are pursued by multiple regulatory authorities and private citizens alike.
GUIDANCE
Direct Marketing - What you need to know about direct marketing - DPC Guidance
A topic the Data Protection Commission receives a lot of queries on is direct marketing communications and how individuals can opt-out of them.
What to do if you find personal data in a public place - DPC Guidance
We are the national independent authority responsible for upholding the fundamental right of the individual in the EU to have their personal data protected.