Does the Charter of Fundamental Rights give you a right to post material anonymously on the internet? Limerick school v Instagram

Are you entitled to exercise your freedom of expression right anonymously? This is one of the fascinating questions that the Justice Garrett Simons of the High Court is to send to the European Court of Justice for a determination. This question, along with others set out below, arise from a High Court application by a … Read more

Are Your Website or App Cookies Compliant with Data Protection Laws in Ireland?

Let’s get it out of the way and answer the question, what is a Cookie? A cookie is a small text file that may be stored on your computer or mobile device that contains data related to a website you visit. It may allow a website to “remember” your actions or preferences over a period … Read more

GDPR Data Protection Legal Actions in Ireland-the Essentials

  Were you worried in the lead up to GDPR? Has the danger passed? Are you just keeping the head down and hoping for the best? Are you in a good place with respect to compliance or do you still have some concerns but hope the fears generated were exaggerated? Just to remind you new … Read more

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Ireland-a Beginner’s Guide

Have you heard about the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)? Do you know the changes it will bring to data protection law in Ireland? Do you know when it is to come into effect here? These questions, and similar foundational ones, are what I am about to look at. Ready? Let’s go. The “big bang” … Read more