Convicted murderer Graham Dwyer has asked the High Court to strike down a law which allowed data, such as telephone records, to go before the jury during his trial for the murder of Elaine O'Hara.

Startups have been warned they must familiarise themselves with the incoming law designed to shore up data protection in the EU before it comes into effect in May, writes Pádraig Hoare.

A Waterford local authority wants the laws on data protection eased so that councillors can fully represent people making housing inquiries.