Topic: Data Protection Commission
The Data Protection Commission plays a critical role in overseeing how personal data is collected and used, particularly by large tech companies. However, concerns arise when government initiatives, such as linking social media to state apps or implementing intrusive data collection programs, threaten individual privacy rights. Vigilance is necessary to ensure that data protection efforts do not become tools for surveillance or censorship.
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Despite Dozens of Data Breaches, Ireland Plans to Tie Social Media to a State App
A government promising online safety is asking citizens to trust the same system that keeps losing their data.
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Ireland’s data protection office is looking into alleged “400 million” Twitter user hack
Another reported Twitter breach.
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Rights group reveals Irish government’s “smart” energy meter program is collecting more data than necessary
The data grab of smart meter tech.
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European data protection commissioner orders Google to stop listening to users voice recordings
The group ordered Google to stop immediately while it investigates.




