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ADPO brings together Data Protection Professionals from around Ireland and across a range of sectors. As a Data Protection Professional, this is your space to share ideas, voice concerns, seek clarity on new legislation, and offer your own insights on the demands and challenges of the job.

Participation in ADPO is open to all interested ICS Members, particularly if you fill a data management role in your organisation. Our objective is to provide clarity on issues, raise awareness of legislation, and to offer you a forum where these topics can be discussed.

Training

GDPR & Data Protection Essentials

This introductory-level programme will help you ensure your admin teams are compliant with current legislation and can identify their roles in maintaining GDPR compliance.

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News

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    The rapid development of generative AI (artificial intelligence) shines a spotlight on the increasing and immediate importance of addressing ethical and privacy concerns associated with the use of these technologies in various fields. Data protection conferences over the past year have consistently highlighted AI’s growing presence in the data protection and privacy arenas and the…

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  • Navigating the Crossroads: Striking a Balance Between Fintech Innovation and EU Consumer Protection in the Era of AI

    The European Court of Justice’s (ECJ) landmark decision in Case C-634/21 (December 2023) has reignited the debate on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in credit scoring within the Fintech sector. The Court’s ruling held that a credit reference agency (in this case, SCHUFA) engages in automated individual decision-making when it creates credit repayment probability…

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  • Transfers of Personal Data to the United States Under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework

    The EU-US Data Privacy Framework (EU-US DPF) is a framework that US-based organisations can certify against, committing to a set of privacy principles. To certify under the EU-US DPF, as well as re-certify annually, organisations must publicly declare their commitment to comply with the principles of the EU-US DPF. The Framework allows self-certified companies that…

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