WhatsApp Ireland fined record €225m for GDPR breaches

September 06th 2021

The decision concludes an investigation that began nearly three years ago looking at possible breaches in data and transparency regulations. WhatsApp Ireland has today (2 September) been issued the largest ever fine by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC). The company is required to pay €225m for breaches in under the General Data Protection Regulation, […]

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Irish businesses may struggle to attract applicants as they emerge from pandemic

August 30th 2021

Irish employers looking to recruit rapidly to staff up businesses as they emerge from the pandemic may struggle to attract applicants, based on the findings of a new survey published by global jobs site Indeed. Whilst job postings looking for workers have surged above pre-pandemic levels indicating a high level of demand from employers, only 7% […]

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These Irish locations ranked as ‘Tech Cities of the Future’ for 2021

August 20th 2021

Dublin held its position as the third top tech city of the future in Europe, while Cork made the top 10 for economic potential. Dublin, Cork and Belfast were all noted for their strengths in the latest Tech Cities of the Future report. The ranking focuses on European cities with the most promising prospects for […]

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Instagram rolls out Limits, letting users curb unwanted comments and DMs

August 16th 2021

The feature is designed particularly for public figures experiencing a sudden influx of negative attention. Instagram is rolling out a new safety feature called Limits, which allows users to filter comments and DMs “during spikes of increased attention”. Limits can be used to automatically hide message requests and comments from accounts who aren’t followers, or […]

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€51m extra funding for Sustaining Enterprise Fund and recovery supports

August 09th 2021

The funding will help companies in the ‘phase of recovery and adaptation’ while also enabling the creation of digital roadmaps for businesses. Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar, TD, launched an additional €51m in funding today (5 August) to help companies recover from the impact of Covid-19 and to accelerate the […]

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Offices likely to be in a position to begin reopening in September, minister says

July 29th 2021

MINISTER EAMON RYAN has said he expects workplaces will be in a position to begin to reopen in September. Current government restrictions regarding Covid-19 outline that workers should continue to work from home where possible. Speaking to RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Ryan said that “part of the health picture in this, as we’ve said right the […]

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Majority of Irish businesses planning for a partial return to office

July 26th 2021

rish document and information management provider, Kefron today announced the results of its ‘2021 Smarter Office Survey’, revealing how Irish businesses are navigating the challenges of adapting their offices to the realities of the post-COVID environment. The survey was undertaken in May and June 2021 amongst 77 companies across multiple sectors in Ireland including financial, […]

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Campaigners call for strict legislation to stop online abuse of young people

July 14th 2021

The Children’s Rights Alliance is calling on the Government to provide a well-resourced online safety commissioner to tackle Big Tech companies over abusive posts on their platforms. The Children’s Rights Alliance has called on the Government to act now to implement safety measures to make the internet safer for children and young people. The alliance […]

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