Broadcaster Miriam O'Callaghan has got High Court orders allowing her to join as co-defendants 51 people allegedly connected to Facebook advertisements using her name and image which she says are defamatory.

Broadcaster Miriam O'Callaghan's application for an order directing Facebook to provide her with information identifying those who have placed allegedly defamatory adverts on the social media platform has been adjourned.

The data protection watchdog is seeking an “urgent” briefing from Facebook in light of the social media company’s announcement that it plans to merge parts of WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger.

Facebook has said it is expanding its Irish investment after it acquired a long-term lease on the Bank Centre in Ballsbridge.

People here are unlikely to be affected by fresh privacy protection concerns over Facebook after revelations that the social media giant has put 1.5bn accounts beyond the reach of new EU data protection rules.

A Ugandan lawyer who has sued Facebook Ireland over allegedly defamatory posts by an anonymous blogger has lost his appeal seeking the identity and location of the blogger.

A data protection expert has called for the State to intervene in the investigation into the use of Facebook data by Cambridge Analytica, and has warned that an Oireachtas bill could legalise such data-harvesting.

Facebook says it “does not anticipate” any job losses in Ireland and is committed to long-term investment as it announced it would start booking advertising revenue locally instead of rerouting it via its international headquarters in Dublin.

Facebook has said it will no longer record its non-US revenue through Ireland in a major change to where it pays tax.

Facebook has revealed that in one case it notified gardai when a child signalled online that they might self-harm —and defended its policies regarding public figures amid criticism from TDs and senators.

Facebook Ireland has posted soaring revenues of €12.6bn but the company paid only €30.4m in tax.

The Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) has welcomed the “greater transparency” of Whatsapp, after the messaging service published new ‘frequently asked questions’ (FAQs) relating to the sharing of its users’ data.

Staff of internet giants based in Ireland will play a key part in a new global initiative aimed at depriving online services to terrorists and violent extremists.

A High Court judge has raised issues with lawyers for the US government about the effect of findings of non-compliance by US intelligence agencies with restrictions on surveillance, writes Ann O'Loughlin.

A clash between the Data Protection Commissioner and the US government over the adequacy of US legal safeguards for the data privacy rights of EU citizens has emerged at the Commercial Court.

A Ugandan lawyer has failed to secure a High Court order directing Facebook Ireland to take down alleged defamatory postings about him from its service.

A Ugandan lawyer wants the High Court to order Facebook Ireland to take down alleged defamatory postings about him from its service.

Digital Rights Ireland and a US-based civil liberties group want to be joined to a pending case here over data protection rights with significant international implications, a High Court judge heard yesterday.

The US government wants to be joined to legal proceedings here involving issues of huge significance for privacy rights of EU citizens, arising from the internet transfer of their personal data to the US.

Facebook is to create 200 jobs at its international headquarters in Dublin. The company said the full-time roles in sales, engineering and online operations will be filled by the end of the year.

Intense scrutiny of multinationals’ tax arrangements, combined with a range of OECD measures designed to reduce tax avoidance, may have contributed to Facebook’s decision to undertake a major overhaul of its tax structure, according to a leading expert.

Facebook Ireland paid only €3.4m in corporate tax last year in spite of revenues rocketing by over €1.8bn to €4.83bn.

A treaty allowing technology giants to send personal data about millions of EU citizens to the US has been ruled invalid.

Europe’s highest court will give its first indication this week in how it will rule in a landmark case that may determine how the data of EU citizens held by US firms is protected.

Worldwide experts will draft an action plan to address cyberbullying over a two-day event in Ireland, thanks to the efforts of a US lawyer.

The corporate tax bill for the Irish arm of Facebook more than halved to just €2.3m last year in spite of revenues rocketing to €3bn.

Facebook Ireland yesterday defended the amount of tax it paid last year stating that it is fully compliant with the Irish tax authorities.

Executives and staff at Facebook Ireland shared a €11.84m share windfall last year as revenues surged 70% to €1.789bn.

Perched in your drab little cubicle on a grey Monday morning, contemplating the abject misery of enduring yet another week among the drones, it’s tempting to daydream, just for a moment, of how good it might feel to work somewhere else.

AS THE Government ratchets up the pressure on struggling families by introducing an array of new taxes, the question of whether multinational companies are paying their fair share is timely.

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has demanded answers from Facebook after the social networking site said it would be making changes to its privacy policy.

Internet giant Facebook has vowed to comply with the orders of Irish regulators within four weeks to avoid enforcement action.

Facebook could be fined up to €100,000 if it does not comply with the orders of Irish regulators within four weeks.

Facebook Ireland will publish the review report on its implementation of recommendations by the Data Protection Commissioner later today.

DATA protection bosses have told Facebook there is “room for improvement” in how it handles the personal information of users.

Facebook has been ordered to tighten its privacy practices and delete unneeded data sooner, after an audit by the office of the Data Protection Commissioner (DPC).

SIX more complaints about Facebook have been lodged with the Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) over how the social network giant handles personal information.

FACEBOOK bosses in Ireland are to come under pressure after it emerged another complaint (the 17th so far) is on its way to the Data Protection Commissioner.

MULTI-MILLIONAIRE businessman and racehorse- owner JP McManus is to bring High Court proceedings against Facebook over the social networking website’s alleged failure to take down a number of profiles purporting to be those of the Co Limerick native.