Organisation: Data watchdog

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Data watchdog report finds retailers who share shoplifting footage are breaking law

Retailers’ group RGDATA has called for an urgent review of the application of data protection law as it applies to the use of CCTV for crime prevention purposes.

Wed, 29 Jun, 2016

Data watchdog receives 31,500 queries in 2015

The Data Protection Commissioner received 31,455 queries in 2015, many of which related to complaints surrounding electronic direct marketing.

Wed, 22 Jun, 2016

Data watchdog to probe claims of non-school staff’s access to pupil info

The Data Protection Commissioner is investigating the alleged ability of non-staff to access schools software and view confidential student information because of shared login codes.

Tue, 23 Oct, 2012

Data watchdog investigates mortgage brokers

The Data Protection Commissioner has launched an investigation into the practices of some mortgage brokers which were uncovered in last night's Prime Time Investigates programme.

Tue, 12 Dec, 2006