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Ireland’s data regulator failing to rein in tech giants, committee to hear

Ireland’s data regulator failing to rein in tech giants, committee to hear

Call for reform of Data Protection Commission which is ‘bottleneck’ of GDPR inquiries

By Charlie TaylorTue Apr 27 2021 - 05:55

Covid damage to Dublin’s hotels ‘to be offset’ by multinational growth

Covid damage to Dublin’s hotels ‘to be offset’ by multinational growth

New report by CBRE finds corporate travel will be hit, but tech footprints will double

By Colin GleesonMon Apr 26 2021 - 16:55

Facebook advertising chief worried about whether it overstated audience

Facebook advertising chief worried about whether it overstated audience

Carolyn Everson’s emails in long-running lawsuit say social network should ‘prepare for worst’

Mon Apr 26 2021 - 16:47

‘Italy’s Robinson Crusoe’ to leave island after 32 years

‘Italy’s Robinson Crusoe’ to leave island after 32 years

Mauro Morandi (81) to leave pink-sanded beaches of Budelli for small apartment

By Angela GiuffridaMon Apr 26 2021 - 10:54

How Covid-19 caused an organised crime boom

How Covid-19 caused an organised crime boom

Criminal groups have capitalised on the chaos of coronavirus by adopting new methods

By Tuesday Reitano and Mark ShawSun Apr 25 2021 - 06:00

Conspiracy theorist: ‘I have my own opinion on the whole thing. I research it’

Conspiracy theorist: ‘I have my own opinion on the whole thing. I research it’

Jean Murray says her family thinks she’s crazy for believing Covid-19 is a hoax

By Conor GallagherSat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00

Pregnant Senator calls for partners to be allowed attend maternity appointments

Pregnant Senator calls for partners to be allowed attend maternity appointments

Eileen Flynn says same rules should apply in all hospitals amid variations in access

By Marie O'HalloranFri Apr 23 2021 - 17:22

Productboard to open Dublin office after raising $72m

Productboard to open Dublin office after raising $72m

Czech tech company to create more than 100 jobs across its operations this year

By Charlie TaylorFri Apr 23 2021 - 06:05

Fine Gael party meeting hears criticism of Donnelly

Fine Gael party meeting hears criticism of Donnelly

Varadkar suggests church services should be able to return with limited number next month

By Cormac McQuinnWed Apr 21 2021 - 21:04

Climate Action Bill will be good for rural Ireland, Ryan says

Climate Action Bill will be good for rural Ireland, Ryan says

O’Gorman accuses dissenting TDs of performing for cameras but failing to do hard work

By Kevin O'Sullivan and Marie O'HalloranWed Apr 21 2021 - 21:03

Daily Mail owner sues Google for monopoly over ad business

Daily Mail owner sues Google for monopoly over ad business

Google says claims inaccurate and use of its ad tech tools ‘has no bearing’ on publisher’s search results

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 10:10

Covid's impact: ‘The amount of people I’ve seen with their hair done...It’s ridiculous’

Covid's impact: ‘The amount of people I’ve seen with their hair done...It’s ridiculous’

Hairdresser says growth of black market could hamper sector’s recovery from Covid-19

By Aine KennyWed Apr 21 2021 - 00:26

‘If I were taoiseach I’d contract the vaccine rollout to the events industry’

‘If I were taoiseach I’d contract the vaccine rollout to the events industry’

The Lighter Side with Rob Allidine, managing director of MCI Ireland

By Barry McCallWed Apr 21 2021 - 00:00

Facebook takes on Clubhouse, unveils upcoming audio products

Facebook takes on Clubhouse, unveils upcoming audio products

Company also working with Spotify on ways to share and listen to music on its platform

Tue Apr 20 2021 - 07:02

Apple to bring social media app Parler back to App Store

Apple to bring social media app Parler back to App Store

Major tech platforms cut ties with Parler following attack on the Capitol in January

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 21:41

Rape and sexism allegations undo plans for early Australian poll

Rape and sexism allegations undo plans for early Australian poll

Sydney Letter: Prime minister Scott Morrison’s approval with women has plummeted

By Pádraig CollinsMon Apr 19 2021 - 17:32

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny to be transferred to hospital

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny to be transferred to hospital

Hunger-striking politician must receive medical aid, EU tells Russia

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 10:14

Dermot Whelan: ‘I have a skill . . . to make people laugh, lift people’s moods’

Dermot Whelan: ‘I have a skill . . . to make people laugh, lift people’s moods’

He's no longer just a comedian and radio host, but an author and meditation coach too

By Patrick FreyneSat Apr 17 2021 - 06:00

McDonald faces questions over SF’s Facebook practices and voter database

McDonald faces questions over SF’s Facebook practices and voter database

Party has so far declined to reveal details of its Abú canvassing system

By Jennifer BrayFri Apr 16 2021 - 20:44

EU to cooperate with US on global taxation deal

EU to cooperate with US on global taxation deal

Commission says agreement would ‘transfer’ into law

By Naomi O'LearyFri Apr 16 2021 - 17:25

Thousands urged to sue Facebook in mass action over leaked data

Thousands urged to sue Facebook in mass action over leaked data

Digital Rights Ireland to take case against tech giant on behalf of social media site’s users

By Charlie TaylorFri Apr 16 2021 - 06:00

Jennifer Bray: What’s the story with Sinn Féin’s voter database?

Jennifer Bray: What’s the story with Sinn Féin’s voter database?

Party says its Abú canvassing system is the electoral register with additional markings

By Jennifer BrayFri Apr 16 2021 - 01:00

European shares hit record high after commodities rally

European shares hit record high after commodities rally

S&P 500 and Dow Jones also reach new heights on Wall Street after upbeat data

By Eoin Burke-KennedyThu Apr 15 2021 - 20:07

US Senate to debate limiting foreign states’ access to citizens’ data

US Senate to debate limiting foreign states’ access to citizens’ data

Proposed Act would introduce a licensing requirement for trading in such data

By Derek ScallyThu Apr 15 2021 - 18:07

Instagram apologises for suggesting diet content to users with eating disorders

Instagram apologises for suggesting diet content to users with eating disorders

New algorithm had been designed to offer content based on previously liked posts

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 13:10

Deleting your Facebook account? Here’s a few things to check off your list first

Deleting your Facebook account? Here’s a few things to check off your list first

Much like a bad relationship, many people are now finding things are turning toxic

By Ciara O'BrienThu Apr 15 2021 - 06:15

Data privacy regulator launches inquiry over leaked Facebook data

Data privacy regulator launches inquiry over leaked Facebook data

Investigation will look at how personal data for 530m users became public

By Simon CarswellWed Apr 14 2021 - 18:03

The US version of The Circle is brasher, more annoying – and twice as addictive

The US version of The Circle is brasher, more annoying – and twice as addictive

Season two review: Netflix has dropped four episodes at once, with more arriving weekly

By Ed PowerWed Apr 14 2021 - 14:22

How not to give your friends a ‘digital slap in the face’: Social media dos and don’ts

How not to give your friends a ‘digital slap in the face’: Social media dos and don’ts

People are on edge after a year of Covid. Keep these tips in mind for your next post or tweet

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 06:00

From First Dates to Naked Attraction: The couples who found love on TV dating shows

From First Dates to Naked Attraction: The couples who found love on TV dating shows

Television dating shows rely on gimmicks, but true romance can flourish regardless

Tue Apr 13 2021 - 06:00

Dublin’s post-Covid recovery should be a matter for national debate

Dublin’s post-Covid recovery should be a matter for national debate

Multinationals invest in the capital partly because they can attract young workers to live there

Tue Apr 13 2021 - 05:30

Dana to receive second six-figure sum in Sunday World settlement

Dana to receive second six-figure sum in Sunday World settlement

Singer received similar amount in 2018 over article published in newspaper in 2014

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 19:23

Cyclone destroys houses, cuts power on Australia's west coast

Cyclone destroys houses, cuts power on Australia's west coast

‘Situation in Western Australia remains very serious,’ prime minister Scott Morrison says

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 07:11

Customer experience in Ireland: The best and worst companies

Customer experience in Ireland: The best and worst companies

‘Too many companies don’t understand their customers and don’t care about them’

By Conor PopeMon Apr 12 2021 - 00:00

Sixth victim dies from shooting by ex-NFL player in South Carolina home

Sixth victim dies from shooting by ex-NFL player in South Carolina home

Phillip Adams killed himself at his home a short distance from murder scene

Sun Apr 11 2021 - 19:31

Irish approach to data protection ‘Kafkaesque’, says Schrems

Irish approach to data protection ‘Kafkaesque’, says Schrems

Austrian privacy campaigner says approach is ‘waste of taxpayers’ money’

By Derek ScallyFri Apr 09 2021 - 17:31

LinkedIn faces probe following scraping of personal data

LinkedIn faces probe following scraping of personal data

Italian authority said in a statement late Thursday that it started an investigation

Fri Apr 09 2021 - 08:06

Irish cybersecurity start-up Tines valued at $300m after raising $26m

Irish cybersecurity start-up Tines valued at $300m after raising $26m

Start-up has developed software that allows employees to automate security workflows

By Charlie TaylorThu Apr 08 2021 - 13:00

Twitter held talks to buy audio-based Clubhouse for $4bn, say sources

Twitter held talks to buy audio-based Clubhouse for $4bn, say sources

Clubhouse now reviewing its position as acquisition discussions no longer ongoing

Thu Apr 08 2021 - 07:51

Ireland should take from pandemic’s winners to give to its losers

Ireland should take from pandemic’s winners to give to its losers

Why shouldn’t web companies or supermarkets pay a little extra?

Thu Apr 08 2021 - 05:03

Audio app Clubhouse in talks to raise funds at $4 bln valuation

Audio app Clubhouse in talks to raise funds at $4 bln valuation

Deal would reflect the astronomical expectations investors have for the app

Wed Apr 07 2021 - 12:02

Max Schrems accuses Google’s Android of illegally tracking users

Max Schrems accuses Google’s Android of illegally tracking users

Noyb says tech giant is violating EU rules by failing to get user consent for ad tool

Wed Apr 07 2021 - 10:12

Inheritance tax options, Irish billionaires’ wealth and the massive Facebook data leak

Inheritance tax options, Irish billionaires’ wealth and the massive Facebook data leak

Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

By Laura SlatteryWed Apr 07 2021 - 06:30

Facebook leak reveals personal data of hundreds of Irish officials in sensitive positions

Facebook leak reveals personal data of hundreds of Irish officials in sensitive positions

Defence Forces is aware of Facebook data leak and is ‘taking appropriate steps’

By Conor GallagherTue Apr 06 2021 - 19:42

US Treasury’s Yellen calls for global minimum corporate tax

US Treasury’s Yellen calls for global minimum corporate tax

US also to hit six nations that tax American internet-based companies with tariffs

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 10:34

Russia backs off threat to block Twitter

Russia backs off threat to block Twitter

Platform has sped up efforts to remove content that local regulators deemed illegal

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 10:26

Taiwan crash: Site manager apologises, minister of transport to step down

Taiwan crash: Site manager apologises, minister of transport to step down

Construction site manager detained again after judge reverses bail decision

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 07:46

Personal data of more than half billion Facebook users re-emerges online

Personal data of more than half billion Facebook users re-emerges online

Social media company says data is old and issue was fixed in 2019

Sun Apr 04 2021 - 20:16

Bike theft surge: Angle grinders, muggings and break-ins

Bike theft surge: Angle grinders, muggings and break-ins

Despite lockdowns, bicycles are being stolen at greater rate as more people take to cycling

By Conor LallySat Apr 03 2021 - 04:54

StitcherAds to create 40 jobs as it looks to triple revenues

StitcherAds to create 40 jobs as it looks to triple revenues

Co Waterford-headquartered company helps advertisers publish paid ads for social media

By Charlie TaylorSat Apr 03 2021 - 04:46

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