Ireland’s data protection neutrality questioned by EU heavyweights

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Ireland’s data protection neutrality questioned by EU heavyweights

Ireland is at the centre of a storm over data protection and privacy, with Germany and France saying they do not trust the country to be independent.

With 29 of the world’s 30 biggest internet companies located in Ireland, the Data Protection Office will play a pivotal role in implementing EU rules.

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