In an interview for Silicon Republic, Irish Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon discusses the pace of technological innovation, the EU General Data Protection Regulation and how blockchain is becoming an increasing focal point for data regulators. She also reflects on the importance of educating citizens to protect against the fast-paced growth of technology. Dixon said, “This is an issue because tech is crashing up against social norms and forcing us to evolve.” She added, “Our job is to monitor the application of the GDPR but also to help interpret it so that it can be applied in a way that safeguards rights. We will watch that space and watch it carefully.”
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