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More unchecked Data Protection guff in the media

Data Protection, Ethics & Law of Information, Uncategorized / By / June 26, 2013 / , ,

Today’s Irish Times carried a story in the Business section that the ASAI, self-described on their website as the "self regulatory body" for the advertising industry in Ireland, have issued guidelines on the use of cookies in behavioural advertising which will come into effect from September. Great news but for a few minor facts that …

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An open letter to Orna Mulcahy and Leaving Cert Class of 2010

Irish Education, Other Thoughts, Philosophical Musings, Politics & Culture / By / January 15, 2010 / , ,

Today’s Irish Times has an article by Orna Mulcahy where she bemoans the fact that the points for college courses will be higher this autumn due to the increase in applications from mature students who have recently found themselves unemployed/between jobs/time advantaged (pick your own term). After more than a decade of falling points and …

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