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European Parliament urges Commission to launch infringement proceedings against Ireland over GDPR enforcement

The European Parliament adopted a resolution calling on the European Commission to start infringement procedures against Ireland due to delays by the Irish Data Protection Commission in handling GDPR complaints. The resolution noted that complaints filed on 25 May 2018 remain undecided and criticized the DPC's interpretation of “without delay”. It also urged other EU DPAs to use Articles 61 and 66 to compel the DPC to comply with its obligations.

Why it matters: The resolution signals heightened political pressure to enforce GDPR compliance in Ireland, potentially leading to EU infringement proceedings.

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Sources
European Parliament calls on Commission to open infringement proceedings against Ireland
noyb · primary source · May 21, 2021
European Parliament calls on Commission to open infringement proceedings against Ireland
noyb · May 21, 2021
Details
JurisdictionIreland
RegulatorEuropean Commission
LegislatureEuropean Parliament
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusAnnounced
PublishedMay 21, 2021
Effectivenot stated
DecisionMay 21, 2021
OrganisationsIrish Data Protection Commission, European Commission
Topicsprivacy, data governance, security
Datapersonal