ADPO News
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Welcoming Our New President Paula Carney-Hoffler Shares Her Vision
Dear Members, It is with immense pride and gratitude that I write to you as the newly appointed President of the ICS. Stepping into this role is both a privilege and a responsibility, and I hold within me a deep respect for the legacy and future of our society. Earlier this month, I had the…
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What are the obligations for deployers of high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems under the EU AI Act?
Written by Kieran Harte The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act entered into force on 1 August 2024. In the context of the AI Act, deployers are responsible for ensuring the safe and compliant use of AI systems as they are rolled out. Organisations deploying high-risk AI systems must prepare to meet a complex set of obligations by 2…
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Guide to Developing a Corporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy for your Organisation
Written by Kieran Harte The purpose of a Corporate AI policy is set out guidelines and regulations that ensure the ethical and responsible use of AI technologies. It is an integral and essential component for organisations aiming to be at the forefront of the AI revolution. The policy needs to be designed to help meet…
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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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ICS Adopts Leading Data Protection Guide as Core Text for Professional Certification
The Irish Computer Society (ICS) and Association of Data Protection Officers (ADPO) are delighted to announce the adoption of Brendan Quinn’s “Data Protection Implementation Guide: A Legal, Risk and Technology Framework for the GDPR” as the principal reference text for our highly anticipated Certified Data Protection Delivery (CPDD) course launching in 2025. This comprehensive guide,…
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Balancing Data Protection and Health Considerations: A Case for Dementia Screening in Financial Services
Author: Maria Moloney IntroductionOver the last year or so, members of the ADPO executive committee have had the pleasure of consulting on a very interesting and worthwhile study with a professor of Finance in University College Dublin. The professor in question is Professor Cal Muckley who is carrying out research with another academic from Maynooth…
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Comparison of Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence with the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act
Based on the provided document, here’s an excerpt: The Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence (CETS 225), signed by the European Commission in September 2024, represents the first legally binding international instrument on artificial intelligence. While both this Convention and the EU AI Act aim to regulate artificial intelligence, they serve different purposes…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and GDPR
Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, particularly generative AI, often process vast amounts of data that frequently includes personal data. This brings them within the scope of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), triggering significant privacy and data protection concerns. GDPR is technology-neutral, so while AI is not specifically referenced in the GDPR, this does not change…