On 19 June 2019, new procedural rules will take effect setting
out how "Data Protection Actions"1 in
the Circuit and Superior Courts of Ireland will work in practice.
The new rules also set out specific requirements for
"representative actions" by
"Not-for-Profit" bodies.
The new rules also provide greater clarity on (i) the appeals
mechanisms for Data Protection Actions and; (ii) the appropriate
Circuit Court venue for the enforcement of certain rights under the
DPA 2018.
However, it remains to be seen if representative actions in
their current form will become an effective vehicle for data
subjects in Ireland.
What types of "Representative Actions" are permitted
under GDPR / the DPA?
