A new frontier in children’s privacy: The DPC’s decision on Instagram’s public-by-default settings

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Anna Morgan

Partner
Ireland

I'm a partner in Bird & Bird's International Privacy and Data Protection Group, based in the Dublin office where I'm head of the Irish Privacy & Data Protection practice. My unique background combining litigation, regulation and data protection means I bring a fresh and different perspective when helping clients find solutions.

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Heather Catchpole

Senior Associate
UK

I am an Senior Associate in our London Privacy & Data Protection team with strong expertise in online safety.

Anna Morgan and Heather Catchpole wrote an insightful article for the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) on Ireland's Data Protection Commission's landmark decision concerning the processing of children’s data in connection with Instagram.

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