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Infographics
The Data Protection Commission (DPC), as part of the ARC Project, has created a number of downloadable printable infographics. Each one gives an overview of a different aspect of data protection. They can be downloaded using the links below: The key steps to ensure...
Data Security- Guidance developed by DPC
Data controllers in the private and public sectors hold increasing amounts of personal data on individuals. This large increase in the quantity of personal data processed gives rise to security challenges for the organisations that collect the data. SMEs, read our...
Guidance for Organisations Engaging Cloud Service Providers
Cloud-Based environments offer many advantages to SMEs, but they also introduce a number of technical security risks which organisations should be aware of. Read our Guidance for Organisations Engaging Cloud Service Providers:...
Data Protection Principles: data minimisation
SMEs should collect the minimum amount of data they require for their intended processing operation; they should never collect unnecessary personal data. Learn more:...
European data protection authorities call for ratification of Convention 108+ and further European collaboration
At the 30th Conference of European Data Protection Authorities (the “Spring Conference”), members adopted a resolution to accelerate the ratification of the Convention 108+, aiming to protect people’s privacy in the new digital age. The authorities also adopted...
SMEs Guide fo GDPR compliance developed by DPC
SMEs, are you GDPR compliant? It is important for all businesses and organisations to be aware that they are required to comply with the data protection standards and obligations set out in the GDPR. Read our Quick Guide to the GDPR for SMEs:...
Data protection principles: purpose limitation
SMEs should be clear and open from the outset about proposed processing of personal data. Learn more about purpose limitation: https://arc-rec-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ARC-GUIDANCE-Quick-Guide-to-the-Principles-of-Data.pdf
Conference for SMEs, May 11 th 2022 The Cusack Suite, Croke Park, Dublin
As part of our work on the ARC Project, the DPC will be hosting a conference in Croke Park on May 11th 2022, specifically focusing on SMEs and their needs. The Conference will have bespoke sessions focusing on Breach Mitigation and Risk Assessment; Legal Bases for...
What to do in case of data breach?
SMEs are obliged to notify the relevant DPA of any personal data breach that has occurred, with few exceptions. See our guidance on GDPR breach notifications for more:...
When can an individual make a data subject access request?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), under Article 15, gives individuals or ‘data subjects’ the right to request a copy of any of their personal data which are being ‘processed’(i.e. used in any way) by ‘controllers’(i.e. those who decide how and why data...
