Outgoing Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon appointed to ComReg

The appointment follows an announcement from Ms Dixon that she would be stepping down as Data Protection Commissioner next year

Helen Dixon, Commissioner of the Office of Data Protection, will take up her new role with ComReg in the new year. Pic: IrishPhotoDesk.ie

Data Protection Commissioner, Helen Dixon - who announced she would be stepping down from her role in the new year - has been appointed to the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) by the Government. 

Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan announced the appointment on Thursday afternoon following an open competition run by the Public Appointments Service.