Data Protection Commission publishes 2024 Annual Report and Public Attitudes Survey (dataprotection.ie)

• €652 million in fines issued: €310M LinkedIn, €251M Meta
• 11,091 new cases received, 10,510 concluded; 7,781 breach notifications (+11%)
• Public survey: 77% concerned about children's data, 70% trust DPC

"The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) released its 2024 annual report detailing €652 million in fines, including €310 million against LinkedIn and €251 million against Meta, along with 11,091 new cases and 7,781 breach notifications. A companion public attitudes survey found 77% concerned about children's data privacy and 70% trust in the DPC."