UN experts warn of Big Tech influence over Ireland’s digital oversight
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Two United Nations legal experts warned that Ireland’s digital regulators risk a “revolving door” with the Big Tech firms they oversee, potentially weakening enforcement in one of Europe’s key regulatory hubs. The intervention comes as Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, the lead EU privacy regulator for companies including Meta and Google, faces scrutiny over its handling of major cases. The experts said close ties between regulators and industry can erode public trust and independence. Watch for whether Dublin moves to tighten cooling-off periods and disclosure rules for officials moving between regulators and tech employers.
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