The Data Protection Commission (DPC) reprimanded the Department of Social Protection by issuing istrative fines totalling €550,000.

The ICCL claims Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd is infringing GDPR rules

Ms Cronin acknowledged that gardaí had the right to use the resources and tools to do their work, but this was a departure and was different in of scale and reach and the consequences, she said.

The complaint to the Data Protection Commission concerned Google's processing of personal data

There is also an increase of those remanded in pre-trial custody for less serious crime.

The move comes after a report from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties and the Irish Network Against Racism

The HigThe complaint about Google's processing of personal data was made by Dr Johnny Ryan, who is a senior fellow of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties.

The executive director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties Liam Herrick has queried what risk assessment was carried out, if any, by gardaí who attended at ATMs

The complaint about Google's processing of personal data was made by Dr Johnny Ryan, who is a senior fellow of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties claims that Ireland remains a ‘bottleneck’ for GDPR enforcement.

A human rights group has highlighted security concerns about the cameras installed by the company Hikvision.

The justice minister has said legislation that will allow for body-worn cameras for gardai will address all concerns about civil liberties.

Two gardaí were hospitalised after they were assaulted in the area during the early hours of Monday

Liam Herrick, executive director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties, said there are "potentially negative consequences" for people whose information is being held