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.

  • Landmark AI Act Moves Within Reach of Adoption by the EU

    Following agreement by the Committee of Permanent Representatives (COREPER) on 2 February 2024 and the adoption by the European Parliament’s Internal Market and Civil Liberties Committees on 13 February 2024, the EU has moved a step closer to adopting a landmark Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, in a world’s first, following endorsement by EU countries of…

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  • Data Protection – The Year Ahead

    In the ever-changing landscape of data protection, every year is a busy year for data protection professionals and 2024 will certainly be no exception. I would expect the following topics to be keeping us all busy in the coming twelve months.

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  • Meet the ADPO Committee: January 2024

    The ADPO Executive Committee have been elected to represent all ADPO members. This month we would like to introduce you to Deirdre Miller, member of the ADPO executive committee supporting training and certification.

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