What’s a data subject anyway?

What’s A Data Subject Anyway? You’re a data subject. The definition of a data subject is intertwined with and derived from the concepts of both personal data and data processing as they are defined in European law. Since most of us generate large amounts of data by merely existing in the world today, we’re all […]

How data protection works in Europe

How data protection works in Europe Data protection has a long history in European law. It is far from being a new concept. The first data protection law in Europe was passed in 1970 in the German state of Hesse. Data protection is distinct from, and should not be confused with, privacy, confidentiality or secrecy. […]

Who’s who in data protection terms?

Who’s who in data protection terms? The main actors in the world of data protection are you, the data subject; the organisation or person who is processing personal data relating to you, the data controller; and the supervisory authority. In Ireland the supervisory authority is the Data Protection Commission, often shortened to DPC. We’ve already […]

What’s the difference between privacy and data protection?

What’s the difference between privacy and data protection? This piece was first published on the FP Logue website and is reproduced here with permission. In Ireland, it’s increasingly common to see “privacy” used interchangeably or as a substitute for “data protection”. This may be due to lack of awareness, the influence of U.S. focused organisations, […]