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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 Irish Computer Society (ICS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Maeve Dunne as the new Chairperson of the Association of Data Protection Officers (ADPO) Specialist Network.

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  • Guide to AI Act Literacy Requirements

    Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is a technology that enables machinery to think and solve problems in a human like way. The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (the AI Act) establishes a legal framework to ensure appropriate AI use that respects our fundamental rights. The Act entered into force on 1 August 2024, and much like the…

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  • AI Guidance for the Board

    The following is a template guide that you can use in your practice as a Data Protection Officer or practitioner.

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