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Thursday, 20 April 2023 at 14:06

The Westmeath woman says it's not as simple as slapping fines on corporations every so often.

The Data Protection Commissioner says some critics who complain her team moves too slowly "understand very little" about investigations.

Athlone's Helen Dixon was speaking at the Bloomberg Business conference, which is taking place in Powerscourt, County Wicklow.

GDPR, which is an EU law, came into force in 2018 - and indirectly made Ireland's Commission the lead big tech supervisor in the EU.

Commissioner Dixon says it's not as simple as slapping fines on corporations every so often:

Details Announced For Next Public Sector Pay Strike

Rallies will take place nationally from midday, including one in Tullamore.
Offaly TD Slams Lack Of Answers From HSE On Midlands Hospice

Deputy Tony McCormack says the project costs for the facility in Tullamore has risen.
Gardaí At The Scene Of A Serious Crash In The Midlands

The single vehicle incident occurred around 1.30am.
Acting Media Minister Promises Enforcement Of Reforms At State Broadcaster

Enterprise Minister and Longford-Westmeath Peter Burke says he'll oversee the changes while taking temporary charge of the portfolio.
Trade Union Movement "Too Quiet For Far Too Long" - Forsa Rep

Tullamore is set to host the public sector rally next week for the Midlands region during a second strike.
Man Dies In Workplace Accident

It took place at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow at half past 10 this morning.
Fleadh Cheoil Needs More Recognition - Westmeath Councillor

Councillor Denis Leonard believes the origins of the Fleadh Cheoil deserve the same recognition.
Midlands Animal Rescue Charity Store Closed After Break-In

My Lovely Vintage and My Lovely Hoofs & Boots Shop in Edenderry was broken into on Tuesday.

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