Data Protection Commission Ireland
Garrett O'Neill is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in data protection and employment law. Currently serving as Solicitor and Assistant Commissioner at the Data Protection Commission Ireland since December 2012, Garrett O'Neill leads the Private Sector & Financial Consultation Section, providing expert guidance on compliance with data protection legislation. Prior to this role, Garrett O'Neill was a Solicitor at the Equality Authority, where representation of complainants in employment discrimination cases was a key focus, including involvement in notable legal referrals. Additionally, experience includes prosecuting company and director violations at the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement and general private practice at Butler Cunningham Moloney. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Economics, Sociology, and Politics from NUI Galway.
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Data Protection Commission Ireland
The Data Protection Commission is Ireland’s independent supervisory authority tasked with upholding individual data protection rights and regulating the data processing activities of the organisations operating within our jurisdiction. The DPC is the Irish supervisory authority responsible for monitoring the application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and we also have functions and powers related to other regulatory frameworks, including the Irish ePrivacy Regulations (2011) and the EU Directive known as the Law Enforcement Directive (LED). The statutory powers, duties and functions of the DPC are as established under the Data Protection Act 2018. Raise a concern: https://forms.dataprotection.ie/contact Report a breach: https://forms.dataprotection.ie/report-a-breach-of-personal-data Register a DPO: https://forms.dataprotection.ie/register-a-dpo Contact us: https://forms.dataprotection.ie/en/contact/how-contact-us