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Robert Ashmore (54) claimed he thought explicit WhatsApp messages were to scammers but judge did not accept explanation

Gardaí say fraudsters changing modus operandi as they target victims, often older women, on dating apps or via social media

Apple killing off Dark Sky weather app may be a window into so-called killer acquisitions

‘My message to other communities? “Get out, get involved and you will feel much more in control”’

Critics say Irish regulator will always choose the most tortuous, lengthy and expensive legal route to a decision rather than simple application of EU law

Tech giant makes equivalent of DPC €5.5m fine in less than three hours, so this penalty is not harsh

Irish regulator instructed to revise ruling by European data body

Users now able to connect via proxy servers in move to help people stay online even if governments cut the internet

Facebook and Instagram not entitled to rely on legal basis currently used to justify data collection under GDPR, says Irish regulator

If adopted by Data Protection Commission, the rulings could upturn Facebook owner’s tailored advertising model

Facebook owner is also facing other, more pressing headwinds on the advertising front

Decision could lead to huge fines against the Facebook owner and limit its ability to collect data for ad targeting

Facebook parent company’s own ‘oversight board’ accused it of leaving dangerous content online to serve business interests

Ireland’s Data Protection Commission has imposed €910m in fines on Meta in 14 months

Seen & Heard: Revised EV targets; German beer family invests in Irish craft brewery; Staycity’s Dublin ground rent deal; Irish investors sue crypto platform

Facebook-owner uses services of about 6,000 contractors in Ireland

Issues with sending and receiving messages appeared widespread across the world

Vardy will have to pay her own legal costs, which could bring her combined bill to well over £3 million

From helping to ease anxiety to getting messed-up summer sleep routines back on track, Jen Hogan shares her tips

WhatsApp will soon block screenshots of "view once" messages - but how do you set them to disappear?

Company claims developments will enable users to have more control

Case centres on online exchange on trading website Adverts.ie, court hears

I’m nostalgic for Normal People’s lockdown thrills and still rooting for its central couple

German privacy groups claim Irish regulator behind ‘sabotage’ of EU data privacy laws

Neglecting our own needs to do things for others can affect our wellbeing

Since the Yevsiutins arrived they have been immersed in the local environs and culture

Unrest continues as country faces worsening economic crisis with shortages in essentials

Messages direct users to bogus Cadbury giveaway

On Sunday night, Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo go head-to-head in seven categories

Commissioner said force was ‘security service, as well a policing service’

Best-selling author enjoys playing with old crime clichés

Donations of food, toys and essentials flow in race to help displaced Ukrainians

Do not move in with a guy with six snakes who wants to keep dead mice in the freezer. Paula Gahan uses her voice of experience, so you don’t have to

Irish people more likely to say social media plays positive than negative role, Ipsos finds

Though acquisitions have grown Meta’s user base, it isn’t clear if growth will continue

An Irishman’s Diary

Swimmers set to take part in Ice Man challenge of 45 minutes in five degree sea water

The perils of commenting have been brought into sharp focus

PM plays greatest hits as MPs wait for Sue Gray’s report on Downing Street parties

Principal says reopening of school has gone more smoothly than many predicted