Irish Data Protection Watchdog Fines Google €403 Million Over Location Data Processing
Ireland's Data Protection Commission has penalized Google following an inquiry into how the tech giant processed user location data across three core features.
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Technology State Establishes National Mobile Roaming Agreement for First Responders
The deal with eir, Three Ireland, and Vodafone introduces multi-network resilience and live data capabilities for frontline emergency services.
Technology DPC Engages With Dublin Software Firm After Exposed Passports Leak Online
Up to 12,000 Irish passport records were exposed in a global security breach involving software created for European cannabis clubs.
TikTok Reverses Decision and Agrees to Appear Before Oireachtas Committee Over Dangerous Driving Videos
The video-sharing platform will attend a parliamentary hearing on September 23 following criticism over content linked to a fatal motorway collision in County Kildare.
Technology Ireland to Prioritise Negotiations on EU-Wide Social Media Age Restrictions
Communications Minister Patrick O'Donovan confirms Ireland will treat upcoming European Commission proposals on child online safety as an urgent priority during its EU presidency.
Technology Sir Demis Hassabis Confirmed as Keynote Speaker for Ireland's EU Presidency AI Summit
The Google DeepMind chairman and Alphabet chief scientist will address European leaders and tech industry figures at Dublin's RDS in October.
Technology Coimisiún na Meán Seeks Powers to Ban Sites Non-Compliant with Child Safety Rules
Ireland's media regulator calls for mandatory safety certificates and blocking powers as survey shows children favor online safety education over social media bans.
Technology Coimisiún na Meán Opens First Formal Online Safety Investigation Into X
Ireland's media regulator is examining whether the social media platform's age verification and parental controls adequately protect children from adult content.
Technology Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan Condemns CRU Proposal for Discounted Gas Tariffs to Data Centres
The energy regulator's proposal to offer data centres discounted gas network charges in exchange for interruptible supplies has drawn sharp criticism from Sinn Féin's Lynn Boylan.
Technology Rural Irish Counties Lead Urban Centers in Gigabit Fibre Broadband Access, ComReg Data Shows
New data from telecoms regulator ComReg shows rural counties such as Westmeath and Longford leading Ireland in gigabit broadband availability, while Dublin records the lowest level of fibre connectivity in the country.
Technology Meta Agrees to Attend Oireachtas Hearing on Car Theft and Reckless Driving Videos
The tech firm accepts an invitation from Ireland's parliamentary media committee following a fatal M9 collision, while TikTok has twice declined to appear publicly.
Technology An Coimisiún Pleanála Approves AWS Transatlantic Subsea Cable Station in West Cork
Ireland's planning appeals board has rejected a local appeal against Amazon Web Services, granting permission for a cable landing station near Clonakilty for the Fastnet subsea network.