Data protection inquiries launched into Google and Tinder over GDPR concerns
The two inquiries were announced by the Data Protection Commission today.
As Google buys Pointy, co-founder Mark Cummins enters his second act with the tech giant
The Dublin startup isn’t the first business founded by Cummins to be snapped up by the company.
Google co-founders step down from parent firm Alphabet
Larry Page and Sergey Brin are handing the reins to current Google CEO Sundar Pichai.
Social media companies agree to liase with Department of Health on tackling anti-vaccine misinformation
Minister for Health Simon Harris met with Facebook, Google and Twitter today.
How Dublin plans to use tech to reduce carbon emissions
The city is using insights from Google to help tackle the climate crisis.
Google to limit targeted political ads in bid to 'improve voters’ confidence'
The tech giant said the changes aim to improve voter confidence in digital political advertising and electoral processes.
Whistleblower says Google is collecting personal medical data of 50 million people from health providers
The anonymous Google employee shared the information in a video online.
Dublin city residents concerned Google's planned rooftop pitch will be 'nuisance' for them
Google is planning to have the playing pitch on the roof terrace of the Boland’s Mill development.
Google wins landmark case in EU court over 'right to be forgotten'
The court ruled the right to be forgotten did not extend outside of Europe.
Harris asks social media companies and sporting organisations to help raise vaccine awareness
The health minister sent letters to companies like Facebook and Google in recent weeks.
'This has gone on for too long': Gardaí and Dublin City Council in dispute over policing of Google protests
Internal correspondence shows how gardaí and DCC disagreed over the management of the protests.
Google unsure when updated statistics on 'delist' requests from State bodies will be published
Requests to remove content from search results can be made under ‘right to be forgotten’ regulations.
Councillors meet with gardaí to discuss Gemma O'Doherty-led protests at Google HQ
Gardaí said they had received over 40 complaints about the Barrow St protests.
Special council meeting called to address Gemma O'Doherty-led protests at Google HQ
It is understood protesters were approached by gardaí yesterday afternoon.
Court hears man's right to anonymity breached over rape trial reports appearing beside his name on Google
Counsel told the court that the man was not named in any of the news reports which appeared on Google search.
Irish teenager wins global science award for removing microplastics from water
Fionn Ferreira from Cork received a €45,000 bursary.
United States announces investigation into whether major online companies have 'stifled' competition
The investigation comes after the European Union imposed hefty fines on Google recently.
Google Maps has introduced real-time updates for Dublinbikes
Dublin is one of 24 cities where Google has rolled out the new feature.
Facebook urges against 'punitive' fines for firms who breach Government's new online safety laws
The government published submissions on the proposed laws today.
Google is being flooded with staff mail deliveries so it's planning its own DHL-style collection hub
The tech giant said it receives hundreds of thousands of items each year.
Explainer: Why is Facebook allowing a doctored video of 'drunk' US Speaker Nancy Pelosi to stay online?
The social media giant has been criticised after altered footage of Pelosi was posted online this week.
Facebook ads for website targeting Maria Walsh deemed not to break community standards
Fine Gael has asked Facebook and Google to remove the ads.
Data Protection Commission launches investigation into Google Ireland
Google said it will “engage fully” with the investigation.
Have a Huawei phone? Here's how Google's new Android measures may affect you
The news from Google comes as a blow to the Chinese smartphone maker.
Google to cut ties with Huawei as it's set to restrict access to Android
Google said it was complying with a US government order.
Google agrees to give details of user who posted 'defamatory' YouTube video about a garda
The Garda claims the video commentary wrongly accuses him of kicking a minor in the head.
MEPs vote in controversial laws that places copyright responsibility on Google and YouTube
Intense lobbying was done by tech giants like Google, which profits hugely from the advertising generated alongside the content it hosts.
EU fines Google €1.49bn for blocking ads by rivals
The fine brings Google’s total tab with the European Union to €8.2 billion in less than two years.
Opinion: Tech giants must be held responsible for publishing images of murder and child abuse
Google is pioneering self-driving cars and bringing the internet to remote parts of Africa via a network of giant balloons, yet somehow they cannot deal with snuff films or child abuse images, writes Diarmuid Pepper.
Google reveals new video game streaming platform called Stadia
Players will be able to use Stadia across a variety of platforms such as laptops, TVs and mobile phones.
Google and Facebook 'worried' about 'bad actors' spreading fake news during European elections
“While the vast majority of ads on Facebook are run by legitimate organisations, we know that there are bad actors that try to misuse our platform,” Facebook said.
Bogus abortion site still appearing on Google - but new law would enable takedown of 'harmful' content
The creation of a digital safety commissioner has been mooted as a way of tackling the effects of harmful online content.
HSE initiates legal proceedings over 'fake' MyOptions unplanned pregnancy website
The health minister said the idea that people would set up a ‘fake’ website is ‘despicable’.
Tech giants are turning Dublin into one of Europe’s hottest property markets
A PwC report has ranked the capital as a top city for real estate investment and development.
Two years after the 'double Irish' was shelved, Google used it to shift billions to Bermuda
However the search giant says it has since paid tax on the offshore profits in the US.
Social media ad regulations should be drawn up for future referendums, Commission says
The Referendum Commission says new regulations should be drawn up by government.
Garda brings High Court action to have YouTube video of public order incident taken down
The garda claims commentary on the video falsely accuses him of kicking a minor in the head.
Google's Dublin employees stage walkout over company's treatment of women
Last week Google said it had fired 48 employees in the past two years as a result of sexual harassment allegations.
Poll: Should Ireland follow the UK in introducing a 'Google tax'?
The measure was announced in the UK’s Budget yesterday but, with many tech giants located here, should Ireland do the same?
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Dublin City councillor issues complaint against Gemma O'Doherty over hijab comments
A formal complaint was made to gardaí yesterday.
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