The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Explicit consent required to use personal data for health research purposes

Aug 2018

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New Regulations require organisations to obtain an individual’s explicit consent in advance of processing personal data for health research purposes. 

EU GDPR: 10 things every fintech business should know

Aug 2018

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Some practical steps that can be taken to meet and address some of the challenges it presents

Ireland passes Data Protection Act 2018

May 2018

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The Irish Government signed the Data Protection Act into law on 24 May 2018.

Employers: Are you GDPR ready?

Mar 2018

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We look at the key areas where employers will need to implement change to manage the impact of GDPR.

Data Protection Bill 2018 published

Feb 2018

The Irish Government has published the eagerly awaited Data Protection Bill 2018.

GDPR for Employers: What you need to know

Jan 2018

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Most employers will no doubt already be swamped by the variety of commentary on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which will come into force on 25 May 2018. Most of this...

WP29 Guidance on Data Protection Officers (DPOs)

Jan 2018

The Article 29 Working Party (WP29) has published Guidelines on Data Protection Officers (DPOs).

A&L Goodbody launches new GDPR Ireland App

Dec 2017

A&L Goodbody has launched a new GDPR Ireland App. The App is an essential resource for businesses who will have to comply with increased data protection obligations under the...