Ask a solicitor: My boss accidentally emailed my personal data to everyone

My employer sent personal information relating to my performance record, to other people in the organisation without my consent - do I have a case for compensation?

Article 82 of the GDPR and, pursuant to 117 of the Irish Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA), introduced a new right to compensation for individuals, writes solicitor Stephen Coppinger.

Dear Stephen,

I have worked as an employee in the agricultural industry for a number of years. My employer sent personal information relating to my performance record to other people in the organisation without my consent.