The Department of Justice in Ireland has warned of damage to the country's global standing if it doesn't ensure the Data Protection Commission doesn't receive an additional €5.4 million in its operating budget to increase headcount by 70 staff. In a pre-budget submission, a further 2.2 million in funding is also recommended, which includes €1 million for legal fees.
Recent articles regarding the effectiveness of the DPC:
- EU Ombudsman opens inquiry into enforcement of GDPR in Ireland
- Irish Times criticises the Data Protection Commission
- DPC warns Irish Government it needs more staff
- GDPR enforcement not working, says Věra Jourová
- EU Commission calls Irish DPC is understaffed
- Irelands DPC is in need of urgent reform
UPDATE: 160221 - RTE reports that the Irish Council for Civil Liberties has renewed calls for the Minister for Justice to open an independent review of the Data Protection Commission.
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