Notification of transposition of Directive (EU) 2016/680 by Data Protection Act 2018

This procedure concerns the Data Protection Act 2018, which implements Directive (EU) 2016/680 into Irish law. This directive sets rules for the processing of personal data by competent authorities for the purposes of prevention, investigation, detection or prosecution of criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties. The Act affects individuals whose data is processed by law enforcement agencies and the agencies themselves. It ensures data protection standards are met in criminal justice matters, aligning with EU requirements.