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A DPC investigation response pack in Ireland helps organisations respond to an inquiry or investigation by the Data Protection Commission. It is professionally drafted and Ireland-specific, aligned to the Data Protection Act 2018 and the EU GDPR, and suitable for SMEs, data protection leads, HR managers and small business owners, without open-ended hourly billing. This service is not a substitute for a full Data Protection Officer appointment in regulated sectors; for complex investigations or high-risk processing, contact us for a tailored quote.
The price shown is the full professional fee for the service as described, and any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply. If your matter needs more than this service covers, a solicitor would explain the options before any further work is done.
What’s included
- Document(s) drafted under Irish data protection law and Data Protection Commission (DPC) guidance
- One round of review and tailoring against your processing activities
- Plain-English guidance notes you can hand to your team
- Delivered by email once your details are received
- Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
- Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
- A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards
Who this is for
- Organisations contacted by the DPC
- Businesses facing an inquiry after a breach
- Organisations responding to a complaint referral
- Compliance teams preparing submissions
How it works
- Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- A solicitor would then prepare your document(s) or report from the details you return, with one round of review and tailoring against your processing activities.
- Your document(s) or report and guidance notes are delivered by email.
Frequently asked questions
How much does DPC investigation response support cost?
This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
What powers does the DPC have?
The DPC can investigate, require information and impose corrective measures and fines.
Should I respond to the DPC myself?
A careful, accurate response is important, and legal input helps.
For more on GDPR and data protection, see our GDPR & Data Protection in Ireland guides and services.
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