Data Protection in Ireland
| Data Protection in Ireland | |
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| Data Protection Authority: | Data Protection Commission (DPC) |
| National Implementation Law (Original): | Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) |
| English Translation of National Implementation Law: | n/a |
| Official Language(s): | English, Irish |
| National Legislation Database(s): | Irish Statute Book |
| English Legislation Database(s): | n/a |
| National Decision Database(s): | Link |
Legislation
History
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National constitutional protections
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National GDPR implementation law
In Ireland the GDPR is implemented by the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA).
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Age of consent
In Ireland, the age of digital consent is 16 [1]
Freedom of Speech
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Employment context
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Research
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Other relevant national provisions and laws[2]
“Law Enforcement Directive” (Directive (EU) 2016/680)
The Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003
National ePrivacy Law
The 2011 “ePrivacy Regulations” (S.I. No. 336 of 2011 – the European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) (Privacy And Electronic Communications) Regulations 2011)
Data Protection Authority
The Data Protection Commission (Data Protection Commission) is the national data protection authority for Ireland.
→ Details see DPC (Ireland)
Judicial protection
Civil Courts
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Administrative Courts
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Constitutional Court
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