The Challenges of Joint Controllership – a Business Perspective

• Jurisdiction: European Union
• Year: 2021
• Author: Simon McGarr

Speaker

Simon McGarr is a practising lawyer in Ireland and a consultant to an international client base on data protection issues.

He has been involved in landmark cases developing Data Protection law for the whole EU, including the first case to establish the legal force of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, and was sent by the Irish High Court to the CJEU to represent his NGO client, Digital Rights Ireland in the original Schrems I Case. He focuses much of his work on helping organisations to understand their data protection needs. He is regularly looked to for expert comment on data protection matters by Yahoo Finance, Politico.eu, QZ.com, RTE, TRT World, and across national Irish media.

He is a regular guest lecturer at ERA, the EU’s Academy of European Law, on data protection law and has also guest lectured at Trinity College Dublin, Dublin City University, University College Dublin, National University of Ireland Maynooth, and NUI Galway, as well as the UK House of Lords.

He is a Senior Policy Advisor to the global Messaging, Malware, Mobile AntiAbuse Working Group (M3AAWG) and a noted conference speaker on data protection. He remains in practice as a lawyer with McGarr Solicitors and is the Director of Data Compliance Europe

Topic

Simon McGarr delves into the intricate concept of joint controllership, shedding light on the multifaceted challenges it presents within the framework of data protection. In his comprehensive analysis, McGarr meticulously dissects the pertinent provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), illuminating the legal intricacies that surround joint controllership.

One of the central themes of McGarr's discussion is the GDPR's treatment of joint controllership, a situation where two or more entities share responsibility for the processing of personal data. He explores how this shared responsibility can create complexities in ensuring compliance with data protection laws. This involves examining the delineation of roles and responsibilities among joint controllers, which is crucial for safeguarding individuals' data rights.

Furthermore, McGarr delves into the evolving landscape of joint...