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Internal problems exposed at Irish Data Protection Commission

Listen to an audio version of this ICCL story (or download audio)9 February 2021 ICCL investigation reveals years of delays to major ICT overhaul intended to enable the Irish Data Protection Commission to enforce the GDPR.Documents obtained by ICCL under …

ICCL welcomes abolition of blasphemy law; highlights more than 40 years defending freedom of expression

18 January 2020 The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has warmly welcomed the commencement of the Blasphemy (Abolition) Act 2019. Director Liam Herrick said: “This is a wonderful leap forward for human rights in this country. ICCL has been a …