The Irish government has passed an amendment to the Data Protection Act, creating Section 26A which permits the Data Protection Commission to declare documents relating to pending GDPR procedures confidential and criminalise their disclosure. Critics say the measure threatens freedom of speech and transparency in GDPR enforcement.
Why it matters: The amendment expands gag orders on GDPR investigations, limiting public scrutiny and potentially chilling criticism of the Irish DPC.
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