ICCL replies to Didier Reynders, European Commissioner for Justice, about the Commission’s failure to act against GDPR enforcement failure.The European Commission has failed to diligently monitor the application of the GDPR, and to intervene to see that the law is …
Fixing a flaw in the EU Digital Markets Act
ICCL is working with European Parliament Members to fix a new EU law intended to constrain Big Tech’s power.
ICCL launches European Ombudsman complaint against European Commission’s failure to take Ireland to court over the GDPR.
ICCL has launched a formal complaint against the European Commission before the European Ombudsman. The Commission has failed to monitor the application of the GDPR, and to intervene against Ireland’s failure to properly apply the law.
Tracking-industry body IAB Europe told that it has infringed the GDPR, and its “consent” pop-ups used by Google and other tech firms are unlawful.
Google and the entire tracking industry relies on IAB Europe’s consent system, which has now been found to be illegal. Update: final decision published on 2 February 2022. See note. 5 November 2021. We have won. The online advertising industry and its …
Sustainability without surveillance
New report: Tracking-based online advertising imperils fundamental rights and publisher sustainability by diverting data and revenue from publishers.
Europe’s enforcement paralysis: ICCL’s 2021 GDPR report
New insights in to GDPR enforcers across the EU reveal that Europe is unable to police how big tech firms use people’s data.
Justice Committee to hear of danger of electoral manipulation if DPC does not act
27 April 2021 (updated with video on 17 May 2021) The Oireachtas Justice Committee will tonight hear that the Data Protection Commission (DPC) has failed to enforce the GDPR, creating an acute risk for democracy. The Irish Council for Civil Liberties’ …
4 Big Questions about Google’s new privacy position
This note examines Google’s planned advertising system, and highlights privacy, data protection, and competition questions. Author: Dr Johnny Ryan In January 2020 Google announced that it was considering a major change in how its online advertising system operates.[1] Hidden machines …
ICCL and Amnesty International Ireland call on TDs to extend the term of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes
The Commission must be extended until such time as the Data Protection Commission and any other body has concluded investigations into the legality of the destruction of audio recordings of testimonies given to the Confidential Committee.Survivors have been asking for …
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 …