A statutory inquiry has been launched into Google Ireland's processing of personal data.
The Data Protection Commission says its investigation is in relation to the internet giants online Ad Exchange.
Data Protection Commission opens statutory inquiry into Google Ireland Limited https://t.co/aWrC0bzZ3s pic.twitter.com/BWh005X1uT
— Data Protection Commission Ireland (@DPCIreland) May 22, 2019
The Commission says its looking to establish whether processing of personal data carried out at each stage of an advertising transaction is GDPR compliant.
Google’s data retention practices will also be examined.
The investigation has been announced just days before the first anniversary of the data protection regulations.
