Is your website GDPR compliant? Free website check for Irish businesses

Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) is the most active GDPR enforcement authority in the world by total fines issued. €4 billion and counting since 2018. Every Irish business owner reading those headlines wonders the same thing: does our website have issues the DPC could investigate?

Our free scanner checks the most common — and most commonly overlooked — compliance points specific to Irish businesses. Enter your website address below and get your results in 60 seconds.

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What we check

Cookie banner — does it actually work?

Most websites have a cookie banner. The critical question is whether clicking "Reject All" actually stops the tracking scripts. Our scanner simulates a real visitor clicking reject, then checks whether Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and other scripts are still loading.

The DPC has been clear: asymmetrical buttons (large accept, small reject) and pre-ticked opt-in boxes are dark patterns that undermine valid consent. We flag both.

Tracking scripts before consent

Are analytics or advertising scripts loading before the visitor has made a choice? This is the most common GDPR violation our scanner finds. We record every script that loads before your cookie banner is interacted with.

Privacy policy

Does your website have a privacy policy? Is it linked from every page? Our scanner checks both. Under GDPR Article 13 and the Data Protection Act 2018, every Irish business that processes personal data must provide a clear, accessible privacy policy.

Company registration details (Irish-specific)

Under the Companies Act 2014 (Section 49) and E-Commerce Regulations 2003 (SI 68/2003), Irish companies must display their CRO registration number, registered office address, directors, and company type. Our scanner checks for these — it's an easy win for Irish SMBs.

SSL security

Is your website running on HTTPS? Are all resources loaded securely? GDPR Article 32 requires appropriate technical security measures — an expired or missing SSL certificate is a direct compliance issue if you collect any personal data.

Accessibility

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) takes full effect in June 2025, requiring businesses that sell online to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. We check the most common issues: missing alt text, poor colour contrast, form labels, and keyboard navigation.

Image copyright

Automated copyright enforcement services scan the web for unlicensed stock images. If you're using photos from Google Images or uncredited sources, you may receive a demand letter. We check your images against known stock photo patterns.

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Why Irish businesses need to check now

The DPC's enforcement work isn't limited to Big Tech. In 2023 and 2024, the DPC:

• Issued 52 decisions against Irish data controllers (domestic organisations, not just tech multinationals)
• Received over 8,000 data breach notifications from Irish organisations
• Upheld complaints from individuals against Irish SMBs for DSAR failures and inadequate privacy notices
• Initiated own-volition investigations into cookie compliance across Irish websites

The cost of a DPC investigation is not just a potential fine — it's the legal costs, management time, and reputational risk. A 60-second scan is a reasonable first step.

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This is technical analysis, not legal advice.