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We are the national independent authority responsible for upholding the fundamental right of the individual in the EU to have their personal data protected.

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**Recordings of each session are now available**

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**Published Decisions** 

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Data Protection Commission publishes 2023 Annual Report

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DPC publishes Regulatory Strategy for 2022-2027

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The Data Protection Commission

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The Data Protection Commission (DPC) is the national independent authority responsible for upholding the fundamental right of individuals in the EU to have their personal data protected. The DPC is the Irish supervisory authority for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and also has functions and powers related to other important regulatory frameworks including the Irish ePrivacy Regulations (2011) and the EU Directive known as the Law Enforcement Directive.

[Frequently Asked Questions](/en/FAQs/ "Frequently Asked Questions")

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Latest News

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*   07/03/2025

    ### [The DPC's handling of Subject Access Requests](/en/dpc-guidance/blogs/DPC-handling-of-Subject-Access-Requests)

*   05/03/2025

    ### [Launch of coordinated enforcement action on the right to erasure](/en/news-media/latest-news/launch-coordinated-enforcement-action-right-erasure)

*   24/02/2025

    ### [Irish Data Protection Commission submits Article 60 draft decision on inquiry into TikTok](/en/news-media/latest-news/irish-data-protection-commission-submits-article-60-draft-decision-inquiry-tiktok)

Your Data

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Want to find out more about your data protection rights as an individual or contact us in relation to a potential infringement of your rights?

[For Individuals](https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/individuals)

For Organisations

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Want to find out more about your data protection obligations as a Data Controller or Processor or contact us in relation to a potential breach?

[For Organisations](https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/organisations)

Resources

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Are you interested in learning more about data protection and get insights into the new General Data Protection Regulation?

[Guidance](https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpc-guidance)

Information for Data Protection Officers

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Are you a Data Protection Officer interested in our guidance and other resources?

[Resources](https://www.dataprotection.ie/en/dpos/qualifications-dpos)