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The office of the Data Protection Commissioner in Ireland has issued a series of documents concerning guidance for specific issues. These include:

• Privacy Statements on Websites
• Access Requests and HR
• Getting Organised for Data Protection
• Notes on Staff Monitoring
• Notes on Unsolicited Electronic Communications (SPAM)

Whether you are a software consultant, architect or designer, this is an area of law that you need to be aware of. These documents are really easy to read and understand and I suggest everyone at least have a read to familiarise themselves with their content. Systems will need to be designed with data protection in mind...