ADPO News
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FOI and Data Protection – What’s the difference?
The purpose of the Freedom of Information Act 2014 (FOI) is to enable the public to have access to records held by FOI bodies. FOI is similar to data protection and there is a certain amount of overlap because it provides a right of access, including personal records, and to amend factual errors.
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EDPB CEF 2023 – the role and position of data protection officers
In January 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) released its report on the 2023 Coordinated Enforcement Action (CEF) regarding the role and designation of Data Protection Officers (DPOs). The report was based on feedback from 25 participating regulators, though various countries focused their inquiries differently, making direct comparisons challenging.
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Meet the ADPO Executive Committee: March 2024
The ADPO Executive Committee have been elected to represent all ADPO members. This month we would like to introduce you to Kieran Harte, member of the ADPO executive committee supporting training and certification.
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Meet the ADPO Committee: February 2024
The ADPO Executive Committee have been elected to represent all ADPO members. This month we would like to introduce you to Dr Maria Moloney, member of the ADPO executive committee supporting training and certification.
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Au revoir Helen
As Helen Dixon concluded her tenure at the Data Protection Commission on 19 February 2024, it presents an opportune moment to reflect on her impactful 10-year journey and contemplate the path forward.
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Landmark AI Act Moves Within Reach of Adoption by the EU
Following agreement by the Committee of Permanent Representatives (COREPER) on 2 February 2024 and the adoption by the European Parliament’s Internal Market and Civil Liberties Committees on 13 February 2024, the EU has moved a step closer to adopting a landmark Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, in a world’s first, following endorsement by EU countries of…
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Data Protection – The Year Ahead
In the ever-changing landscape of data protection, every year is a busy year for data protection professionals and 2024 will certainly be no exception. I would expect the following topics to be keeping us all busy in the coming twelve months.
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Meet the ADPO Committee: January 2024
The ADPO Executive Committee have been elected to represent all ADPO members. This month we would like to introduce you to Deirdre Miller, member of the ADPO executive committee supporting training and certification.
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New Dates Announced for GDPR & Data Protection Essentials Training
New online and in-class dates have been announced for our GDPR & Data Protection Essentials training. The course is designed to equip delegates with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills needed to navigate the complex landscape of data protection laws and regulations.
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EDPB Adopts Report on the Designation and Position of Data Protection Officers
In 2023, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) launched a coordinated enforcement action under the Coordinated Enforcement Framework (CEF), which focused on the designation and position of Data Protection Officers. Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) across the EEA took part in the action.