2023
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New Guidance for DPOs on AI and Personal Data
A new publication from the Confederation of European Data Protection Organisations (CEDPO) aims to provide Data Protection Officers (DPOs) with guidance on AI and personal data. The publication, prepared by the AI and Data Working Group of CEDPO, comes at a time when AI tools are increasingly interacting with personal data, often at a vast…
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AI Increasingly Used in Irish Businesses Despite Concerns about Infrastructure Readiness
A new survey has highlighted that 54% of Irish IT leaders don’t think their IT infrastructure is fully ready for AI. The Equinix 2023 Global Tech Trends Survey of over 100 IT leaders in Ireland looked at their attitudes and actions regarding AI in their organisations.
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AI Regulations Developing Around the World
Artificial Intelligence is in the sights of regulators around the world, with major and diverse new legislation on AI rules being brought forward in the EU, USA, and China, amongst others.
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€122 Million Investment in Digital Planned by EU
The EU plans to invest over €122 million in strengthening digital technologies and competences across the EU.
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Guidance Published for Data Protection Commission Questionnaire
ADPO has contributed to a new CEDPO paper setting out considerations for organisations and data protection officers when completing the current questionnaire from the Data Protection Commission and other Statutory Authorities.
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Annual Data Protection Conference in Ireland
The Association of Data Protection Officers in Ireland and ICS held the 14th Annual Data Protection Conference – ‘Beyond Policy: How can data protection keep pace with the world of technology?’ in Croke Park, Dublin on May 16th.
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European Year of Skills Launched in Ireland with New OECD Report on Irish Skills Strategy
Employers in Ireland have significant concerns about labour and skills gaps, according to the OECD Ireland Skills Strategy Report, published by the Irish Government to kick off the 2023 European Year of Skills in Ireland.
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Annual Data Protection Conference in Ireland
The Association of Data Protection Officers in Ireland and ICS held the 14th Annual Data Protection Conference – ‘Beyond Policy: How can data protection keep pace with the world of technology?’ in Croke Park, Dublin on May 16th.
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Tech Excellence Awards 2023 Nominees Announced
Nominees for the 2023 edition of the Tech Excellence Awards have been announced. The awards, which will be hosted by Shay Byrne of RTE, will take place on 25 May in Dun Laoghaire. Nominees for 19 categories have been announced and three additional awards will be announced on the night.
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Consultation on Researchers’ Access to Data from ‘Very Large Online Platforms’
The European Commission has launched a consultation on new rules for researchers to access data from large online platforms. The call for feedback on a ‘delegated regulation on data access provided for in the Digital Services Act’ comes as the Commission designated a number of companies and organisations as ‘Very Large Online Platforms’ and ‘Very…