The Irish Times

Harvey Norman apologises to customers for data breach

Names, email addresses and phone numbers ‘may have been compromised’, firm says

Wed Jul 04 2018 - 09:40

The Irish Times view on data protection: Last line of defence

Austrian lawyer and privacy campaigner Max Schrems has done the State – and the world – some service

Fri Jun 08 2018 - 00:02

Schrems says ‘insanely high’ Irish legal fees threaten cases against online firms

Austrian campaigner says firms can ‘bankrupt’ data regulator through appeals

Wed Jun 06 2018 - 21:36

Cultural change on privacy needed if GDPR is to work, says Max Schrems

Karlin Lillington: Activist urges digital giants to facilitate online users’ right to privacy

Wed Jun 06 2018 - 05:00

Facebook must be held to account

Under Mark Zuckerberg’s leadership, the company has suffered from a wide range of chronically unaddressed data privacy and data misuse problems

Sat Apr 07 2018 - 00:10

INM data breach, betting on the Lotto, and house price data

Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business desk

Tue Apr 03 2018 - 06:32

EU privacy rules make 2018 ‘existentially critical’ for data protector

Commissioner says more staff would reverse negative perception as ineffective regulator

Tue Mar 13 2018 - 06:00

Targeted ads: Is social media spying on us?

Pricewatch: Conspiracy theories abound but the truth is probably more prosaic

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 00:00

European Commission says only two member states ready for GDPR

New EU-wide data protection rules are due to come into force in late May

Wed Jan 24 2018 - 13:48

Bank of Ireland staff pay details mistakenly circulated internally

Firm confirms data breach that included pay and benefits information of 110 employees

Fri Nov 24 2017 - 05:00

Watchdog’s investigation of INM widens to potential ‘data breach’

ODCE became aware of possible problem after whistleblower complaint

Wed Nov 15 2017 - 05:30

Data commissioner welcomes ‘critical’ €4m budget rise

Concern office still underfunded ahead of EU law change while researchers get extra €7m

Thu Oct 12 2017 - 06:00

Budget 2018: Extra 800 gardaí will bring force strength to 14,000

Donohue says extra funds to develop ‘modern police force’ and drive Garda reform

Tue Oct 10 2017 - 18:51

Shoppers urged to check card statements after cyber attack attempt

Supervalu, Centra and Daybreak stores were targeted by criminals attempting to steal numbers and expiry dates of credit cards

Tue Oct 10 2017 - 12:34

Public Services Card reveals State ignorance of data privacy issues

Net Results: Government must be aware of citizen rights when drafting database plans

Thu Sept 21 2017 - 06:10

Personal details of up to 30,000 teachers at risk following cyberattack

Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) says no financial, credit card details compromised

Tue Sept 19 2017 - 15:31

AIB customer details mislaid in Co Galway found

Spreadsheet containing data of 550 customers lost by bank employee

Thu Sept 14 2017 - 13:29

AIB employee loses banking details of 500 customers

Bank notifies Data Protection Commissioner and customers after details are mislaid

Tue Sept 12 2017 - 16:00

Public service card use not mandatory, says Donohoe

Government believes new service will reduce identity theft and other fraud

Thu Mar 23 2017 - 22:23

Central Bank sought 300 extra staff for next year

Total reduced to 170 after assessment by governor Philip Lane

Fri Dec 23 2016 - 05:30