Data protection and privacy are important issues that affect everyone. In today’s digital age, personal information is frequently collected, used, and shared, and individuals should be able to control how their data is handled.
Data protection laws provide a framework for protecting individuals’ privacy and ensuring their personal information is only used fairly and responsibly.
It is important for individuals to understand their data protection rights and to take steps to protect their privacy.
If you have any questions or concerns about data protection and privacy, our experienced solicitors can provide guidance and assistance.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you want to speak to one of our solicitors about a potential data protection issue.
Data protection rights ensure that individuals control their personal data and how it is used.
In Ireland, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provide a framework for protecting individuals’ data protection rights.
Under these laws, individuals have the right to:
If you believe that your data protection rights have been violated, you can seek legal advice and take action.
A data breach is a security incident in which personal data is accessed, used, or disclosed without authorisation.
Data breaches can occur in various ways, including cyber attacks, hacking, malware, and accidental disclosures.
Data breaches can have severe consequences for individuals and organisations.
Some potential issues that may arise as a result of a data breach include the following:
If your data has been exposed following a data breach, it is important to take immediate action to protect yourself and your personal information.
Here are a few steps you can take:
Our team of experienced employment solicitors can help you understand your rights and options and assist you in taking the necessary steps to address the situation.
Recent data protection issues in Ireland have attracted media attention and raised concerns about protecting personal data. Some examples include:
These investigations have highlighted the importance of compliance with data protection laws and the potential consequences for organisations that fail to protect personal data.
Employment Mattera specialises in data protection and privacy and can assist clients in various ways. Some of our services include:
In Ireland, data protection and privacy are governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. These laws provide specific rules on how personal data can be collected, used, and shared and give individuals certain rights in relation to their personal data.
Personal data is any information related to an identified or identifiable living individual. This could include a person’s name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, and other information that could be used to identify an individual.
Individuals have several rights under data protection and privacy laws in Ireland, including the right to be informed about how their personal data is being used, the right to access their personal data, the right to have their personal data rectified if it is incorrect, and the right to have their personal data erased in certain circumstances.
To ensure compliance with data protection and privacy laws in Ireland, businesses should implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data and ensure that they only collect, use, and share personal data per the law.
They should also have a clear and concise privacy policy that outlines how they handle personal data and ensure that their employees know their obligations under data protection and privacy laws.
If a business breaches Ireland’s data protection and privacy laws, it may be subject to fines and other penalties. In addition, individuals may be able to bring a legal claim against the business if their personal data has been misused or mishandled. It is, therefore, important for businesses to ensure that they are in compliance with data protection and privacy laws to avoid these potential consequences.
We start by establishing whether or not you have a claim.
Then, if you do and you want to pursue it, we’ll help guide you through the complex process of making that claim.
That said, you only have a limited time to lodge your complaint to the WRC or Labour Court, so act fast.
