Data Protection Act, 2023, personal data breach notification
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In force since 22 December 2023.
A breach notification rule binding public and private bodies.
As of 6 September 2026.
What it requires
- Notify the Information Commission of a personal data breach no later than 72 hours after becoming aware of it, giving reasons for any later notification.
- Promptly inform the affected data subjects where a breach is likely to affect a significant number of individuals and their rights and freedoms.
What this law does
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A data controller must notify the Information Commission of a personal data breach no later than 72 hours after becoming aware of it, and a late notification must be accompanied by reasons. Where a breach is likely to affect a significant number of individuals and their rights and freedoms, the data controller must promptly inform the affected data subjects.
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