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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

  • Harmonised Standards for the European Artificial Intelligence Act

    Written by Kieran Harte The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre released a policy brief on 24 October 2024 highlighting the essential role that harmonised standards will play in implementing the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (the EU AI Act). The EU AI Act establishes a legal framework to ensure appropriate AI use that respects our fundamental rights. …

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  • CJEU decides that a customer’s gender identity is not necessary data for the purchase of a train ticket 

    Written by Kieran Harte Passengers should not have to provide their gender identity in order to buy a train ticket, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled in a case concerning the French rail network. On January 9, 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) issued a decision (Case C-394/23)…

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  • AI Systems and Legitimate Interests under the GDPR

    Written by Kieran Harte “AI technologies may bring many opportunities and benefits to different industries and areas of life. We need to make sure these innovations are done ethically, safely, and in a way that benefits everyone. The EDPB wants to support responsible AI innovation by ensuring personal data are protected and in full respect…

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