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A Record-Breaking Year: The Data Protection Commission’s Annual Report 2025
The Data Protection Commission's 2025 Annual Report reveals a 45% surge in complaints, with access requests dominating regulatory concerns and AI-generated complaints adding new complexity to enforcement. As the DPC issued its largest-ever fine of €530 million against TikTok and expanded its use of reprimands, organisations face heightened scrutiny over transparency obligations, breach documentation, and the balance between innovation and data protection compliance.
William Fry