New Irish Data Protection Commissioner Appointed
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On September 10, 2014, Helen Dixon was announced as the new Data Protection Commissioner for Ireland. Dixon currently is registrar of the Companies Registration Office and has experience in both the private and public sectors, including senior management roles in the Department of Jobs. Dixon will take up her appointment over the coming weeks, succeeding Billy Hawkes in the role. Hawkes has served as Commissioner for two terms since 2005.

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