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Wednesday, 22 October, 2025 | | |
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Editor's Note |
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Digital rights campaigners have criticised the appointment of a former tech industry lobbyist to a top role in the Data Protection Commission (DPC), who regulate Big Tech, claiming it undermines trust in the data watchdog. Former Meta lobbyist Niamh Sweeney was appointed as one of the three data protection commissioners leading the State regulator last month. A number of groups criticised the decision in a letter to Government, claiming Ms Sweeney’s appointment raises questions about the independence of the DPC, given her past work for the tech industry. Jack Power has the details. |
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