The Irish Times

Ireland is a ‘GDPR bottleneck’ that lets big tech off the hook

The architect of the EU law believes a centralised regulator with real teeth is required

Thu Sept 30 2021 - 05:00

Britain looks to weaken rules on data privacy

Move could further hamper UK economy given importance of UK/EU data flows

Thu Sept 16 2021 - 00:00

The world will be watching our dealings with multinationals

Net Results: Irish politicians need to be above board in the face of huge lobbying power

Thu Mar 07 2019 - 05:30

On May 25th GDPR comes into force for Europe’s 500m citizens

The General Data Protection Regulation is a 99-chapter piece of legislation that returns to people control of their personal data

Sat May 19 2018 - 07:05

EU to scrap time limits when it abolishes roaming charges

New plan will lift limit on surcharge-free roaming while safeguarding against abuse

Wed Sept 21 2016 - 19:54

European Parliament passes tougher data protection laws

Rules aimed at streamlining legislation between member states

Thu Apr 14 2016 - 15:04

Roaming charges finally abolished across the EU

Don’t call yet ... while decision has been made charges will not be removed until June 2017

Tue Oct 27 2015 - 17:06

Hungary’s Viktor Orban leads slide in democratic mores

Jean-Claude Juncker’s ‘Hello dictator’ greeting reveals an uncomfortable truth

Thu Jun 11 2015 - 05:00

Pan-European data protection agreed despite Irish concerns

‘One-stop shop’ to allow EU citizens file privacy complaints in country of residence

Sat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00

Taxing differences between print and digital newspapers

Ruling against ebook VAT rates in France and Luxembourg highlights inconsistent treatment

Thu Mar 12 2015 - 01:25

Outcome of EU privacy debate will affect lives for decades

European institutions are in the process of replacing existing data rules from 1995 to ensure citizens are better protected

Fri Mar 06 2015 - 01:55

Data protection: EU getting tougher on tech companies on a number of fronts

Revelations about phone-tapping and surveillance caused waves between EU and US

Fri Mar 06 2015 - 01:50

EU rebukes US over Microsoft email in first test of privacy

European Union claims US demand for emails held on Irish servers could contravene international law

Tue Jul 01 2014 - 01:01

Europe to force Google, Facebook to abide by EU privacy rules

Ministers agree on moves to force Internet firms to meet data protection rules

Fri Jun 06 2014 - 13:59

‘Only EU can take a stand on privacy’

A recent ruling has ended data retention, says Jan Philipp Albrecht, but digital privacy remains an issue

Thu Apr 24 2014 - 01:05

Back to square one on data retention

But data retention is likely to return - in a carefully revised form

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 01:00

Berlusconi’s two-year ban from public office upheld by court

Ruling dents former prime minister’s hopes of standing for European Parliament in May

Wed Mar 19 2014 - 01:06

EU to address rule of law issues

New powers will allow Brussels to intervene

Tue Mar 11 2014 - 07:15

Fun and games? The cost of ‘freemium’

Some apps that are free to download can end up costing users hundreds of euro, as they automatically debit money from the card registered to the account

Mon Mar 10 2014 - 01:00

Dublin Castle gathering celebrates ‘an age for women’

On eve of International Women’s Day, former minister Mary O’Rourke says women put off politics by adversarial nature of profession

Sat Mar 08 2014 - 01:00

Europe invites Apple, Google to discuss ‘in-app’ purchases

Commission plans to tackle ‘scourge’ of soaring bills for smartphone buys

Thu Feb 27 2014 - 19:45

UK ‘drifting from EU’ says senior commission figure

Vice president Viviane Reding says access to single market comes at expense of following EU rules

Mon Feb 17 2014 - 20:47

European leaders strongly criticise Swiss vote on migrants

Access to science funding and Erasmus scheme could be affected, say officials

Tue Feb 11 2014 - 01:00

UK calls for overhaul of EU rules on migrants

Home secretary proposes immigration cap and change to law on free movement

Thu Dec 05 2013 - 22:51

Second Opinion: Continued imbalance despite Coalition’s equality claims

Equal societies have healthier men, women and children

Wed Dec 04 2013 - 01:00

EU demands protection against US data surveillance

Commissioner Viviane Reding wants citizens to have right to sue in US if personal data misused

Tue Nov 26 2013 - 17:58

Commission warns on new legal translation law

Law Society urges quick establishment of Court of Appeal

Mon Nov 04 2013 - 01:00

Divisions within troika may be to Ireland’s advantage in bailout exit

IMF may prove ally in securing debt relief measures opposed by Europe

Thu Oct 31 2013 - 01:00

Facebook decision can be reviewed

High Court grants leave to data campaigner

Thu Oct 24 2013 - 06:04

Directive to send strong signal on data protection

Since revelations by Edward Snowden, MEPs increased protection on access to data

Thu Oct 24 2013 - 01:00

Fewer than 140 characters in Twitter – chances are they’re all male

Net Result: The misogyny in Silicon Valley has been a prominent topic in recent weeks

Thu Oct 10 2013 - 15:26

French rebuked over treatment of Roma

‘Illusory’ to think Roma can be integrated into French life, says minister Manuel Valls

Thu Sept 26 2013 - 01:00

Austerity takes toll on cradle of democracy

Greece Letter: Extremism is fast becoming a political default in this humiliated country

Wed Sept 18 2013 - 01:00

Irish privacy watchdog dismisses security agency complaint

Data-sharing with US intelligence not a breach of EU privacy laws, Data Protection Commissioner rules

Fri Jul 26 2013 - 01:00