Ireland: Data Protection Commission opened investigation into X over alleged generation and publication of non-consensual sexualised images
Description
Data Protection Commission opened investigation into X over alleged generation and publication of non-consensual sexualised images
On 17 February 2026, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) announced that it had opened an investigation into X Internet Unlimited Company (XIUC) under Section 110 of the Data Protection Act 2018. The investigation concerns the alleged creation…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, ML and AI development
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority