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Ireland’s hiring of ex-Meta lobbyist Niamh Sweeney as data chief sparks privacy concerns over conflicts and watchdog independence.
Ireland’s appointment of Niamh Sweeney, a former Meta lobbyist, as a data protection commissioner has sparked criticism from privacy advocates who question the independence of the Data Protection Commission.
Concerns center on potential conflicts of interest and the watchdog’s ability to fairly enforce EU data laws, especially given Sweeney’s past work with major tech firms.
The controversy highlights broader worries about regulatory effectiveness and public trust, particularly as the DPC oversees global tech giants under GDPR.
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La contratación por parte de Irlanda de Niamh Sweeney, ex-lobista de Meta, como jefe de datos despierta preocupaciones de privacidad sobre los conflictos y la independencia del organismo de control.