The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The GDPR affects all businesses and was enacted on 25 May 2018. It has introduced substantial changes to data protection law, and businesses should ensure they have taken the necessary steps to comply with the new rules.
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Ireland passes Data Protection Act 2018
The Irish Government signed the Data Protection Act into law on 24 May 2018.
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Employers: Are you GDPR ready?
We look at the key areas where employers will need to implement change to manage the impact of GDPR.
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Data Protection Bill 2018 published
The Irish Government has published the eagerly awaited Data Protection Bill 2018.
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GDPR for Employers: What you need to know
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...
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WP29 Guidance on Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
The Article 29 Working Party (WP29) has published Guidelines on Data Protection Officers (DPOs).
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A&L Goodbody launches new GDPR Ireland App
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...
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WP29 publishes guidance on consent
On 12 December, 2017, the Article 29 Working Party (WP29) published its Guidelines on Consent under the GDPR Consent is one of the lawful grounds on which personal data processing may be based.
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WP29 publishes guidance on transparency
On 12 December, 2017, the Article 29 Working Party (WP29) published its Guidelines on Transparency.
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GDPR: The New Legal Framework
There has been an increase recently in coverage of the EU General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"). Regardless of what happens with Brexit, it will be coming into effect on 25 May 2018...
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Schrems II – Data transfers questioned again
In a much anticipated judgment, the Irish High Court yesterday decided to ask the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) to rule on the validity of Standard Contractual...
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UK Government sets out proposed derogations under GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will automatically come into force across the EU on 25 May 2018. As the deadline fast approaches, Member States are busy progressing their draft implementing legislation....
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Digital Age of Consent agreed by Irish Government
News reports have confirmed that on Wednesday 26 July, after a public consultation period on the issue, the Irish Government have agreed to set the digital age of consent at 13 years...
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