Two new Data Protection Commissioners have taken up their roles.
They have each been appointed for a five-year term with Dr Hogan assuming the role of Chairperson.
The tenure of the outgoing Data Protection Commissioner, Helen Dixon, ended yesterday after almost a decade in the post.
In July 2022, the Government decided to expand the office due to its increased workload by bringing to three the number of commissioners at the Data Protection Commission (DPC).
The Public Appointments Service will shortly begin a process to fill the third remaining vacancy.
Dr Hogan said he was delighted to be taking up the position of Commissioner for Data Protection and Chairperson.
He also paid tribute to the outgoing Commissioner.
“I am deeply grateful to our predecessor Commissioner Dixon for her outstanding dedication and public service during her tenure,” Dr Hogan said.
Mr Sunderland said it was a privilege to be taking up the role.
“We will continue to uphold data protection rights through guidance, engagement and the effective and fair supervision and enforcement of the GDPR and other data protection laws,” Mr Sunderland.
Dr Des Hogan was previously the Assistant Chief State Solicitor in the Office of the Chief State Solicitor.
Mr Sunderland joined the Data Protection Commission in 2016 as a Deputy Commissioner.
