DP Enforcement

Cross Border Matters The GDPR seeks to provide for the uniform interpretation and application of data protection standards across the EU, thereby providing a level playing field for those doing business in the EU digital market. … Read the rest

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Offences I Breach of various parts of the legislation is a criminal offence. This includes failing to comply with an enforcement notice; failing to comply with a prohibition notice; failing to comply with an information notice; processing in breach of the legislation; keeping personal data where there is no entry in the register in respect of the data controller where required; providing false and misleading information in relation to the register; disclosure of data by a data processor without prior authority of the data controller; obtaining access to personal data without prior authority of the data controller, or obstructing or impeding an authorised officer.… Read the rest

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Data Protection Commissioner Office The Data Protection Commissioner was the independent body established under and which enforced the Data Protection Act 1988 -2003. The earlier EU Directives on Data Protection (also) required that there must be an independent body with the necessary means to perform its duties.… Read the rest

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GDPR Requirements for Supervisory Authority Under the GDPR, the supervisory authority is to have the following investigative powers: to order a controller, processor, or their representative to provide any information it requires for the performance of its tasks; to carry out investigations in the form of data protection audits; to carry out a review of certifications issued; to notify a controller and processor of an alleged infringement; to obtain and access all personal data and information necessary for the performance of its tasks; to obtain access to any premises of the controller, including processing equipment and means, in accordance with the requirements of EU or domestic law.… Read the rest

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