Concern over data watchdog's ability to monitor tech giants such as TikTok

Concerns have been raised about the ability of the Data Protection Commissioner to monitor the activities of companies like TikTok. Picture: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg

Fresh concern has been raised about the ability of the Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) to regulate tech giants operating here in Ireland.

Fianna Fáil senator Malcolm Byrne has said that if Ireland is to properly oversee Chinese social media company TikTok then the office of the DPC needs “serious resourcing”.