爱尔兰雇用前Meta说客Niamh Sweeney担任数据主管, 引发对冲突及监察独立的隐私担忧。
Ireland’s hiring of ex-Meta lobbyist Niamh Sweeney as data chief sparks privacy concerns over conflicts and watchdog independence.
爱尔兰任命前Meta说客Niamh Sweeney为数据保护专员, 引起了隐私维护者的批评, 他们质疑数据保护委员会的独立性。
Ireland’s appointment of Niamh Sweeney, a former Meta lobbyist, as a data protection commissioner has sparked criticism from privacy advocates who question the independence of the Data Protection Commission.
特别是考虑到Sweeney过去与主要技术公司的合作, 关注的焦点是潜在的利益冲突, 以及监督员公平执行欧盟数据法的能力。
Concerns center on potential conflicts of interest and the watchdog’s ability to fairly enforce EU data laws, especially given Sweeney’s past work with major tech firms.
争议凸显出对监管效力和公众信任的广泛担忧, 特别是当DPC监管GDPR下的全球科技巨头时。
The controversy highlights broader worries about regulatory effectiveness and public trust, particularly as the DPC oversees global tech giants under GDPR.