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O’Brien v DPC: What Ireland’s High Court Data Protection Judgment Means for ICS Members
by Kieran Harte The High Court’s decision in O’Brien v The Data Protection Commission and Ors [2026] IEHC 250 is one of the most significant Irish data protection judgments of recent years. In a ruling that will be of particular interest to ICT leaders, data protection practitioners, cybersecurity professionals, software developers and digital governance specialists,…
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A Letter from the Fellows Guild: Help Us Tell the Story of Irish Computing
Dear ICS members, In 2027, our Society turns 60. As Chair of the Fellows Guild, I want to share where our anniversary planning stands and how you can be part of it. Since our first call for involvement, a dedicated 60th Anniversary Sub-Committee has been established, working with the Fellows Guild and ICS Council to…
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AI Omnibus enters into force: what it means for members
The AI Omnibus Regulation takes effect across the EU on 27 July 2026, introducing extended implementation timelines and a suite of measures designed to streamline and simplify administrative requirements for organisations working with artificial intelligence. Originally proposed on 19 November 2025 as part of the wider Digital Omnibus package, the AI Omnibus provides a targeted…
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ADPO Event: Revisiting DSARs (from AI-drafted requests to Digital Omnibus nuances)
A free ADPO webinar | 14 July 2026 | 12:00 noon | 45 minutes The committee and members of the Association of Data Protection Officers invite privacy practitioners, professionals, and curious parties to a review and debate on one of the thorniest issues in modern privacy practice: the “difficult” Data Subject Access Request. Why now?…
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itSMF Ireland – Who We Are and What We Do
As an affiliated body of itSMF International, a global membership organisation of IT Service Management practitioners dedicated to advancing best practice in IT Service Management, itSMF Ireland serves as the leading association for service management professionals in the country. Its diverse membership spans independent consultants, SMEs, and major multinational enterprises. As organisations increasingly use and…
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Special Invitation to the Innovation Value Institute Summit
Members may be interested in the forthcoming Innovation Value Institute Summit, to be held 10-12 June at Maynooth University. A special discounted registration is available for ICS members. The Innovation Value Institute’s annual Summit brings together experts on digital transformation, data ethics and governance, and AI, from research, technology, finance and the public sector. The Summit…
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A Decade of Data Protection – 10 Years of the GDPR
This article examines the first decade of the GDPR, highlighting its role in modernising EU data protection and establishing a unified regulatory framework. It emphasises key principles such as transparency and accountability, alongside strengthened individual rights, including access, erasure and data portability. The regulation’s strict enforcement regime has driven widespread compliance and influenced global privacy…
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Episode 2 of AI Lite Bites Now Live
AI Lite Bites is a podcast series produced by the ICS’s Strategic AI Network (SAIN). We bring together leading voices from law, technology, policy and diverse industries to explore the challenges we all face around the growth and use of AI in our world. In this episode of AI Lite Bites, we explore the Beacons…
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Bebras Finals Celebrate Young Problem-Solvers at Maynooth University
The Bebras2025/2026 Finals took place at Maynooth University on 18 April 2026, welcoming over 600 primary and secondary school students from across Ireland for a day dedicated to computational thinking, logic, and creativity. The event marked the culmination of the national Bebras Challenge, which encourages young people to develop problem‑solving skills through engaging, age‑appropriate challenges.…
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EDPB adopts new DPIA Template
The EDPB has published a standardised Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) template, supported by clear explanatory guidance, to help organisations structure and evidence DPIA processes more effectively. While use of the template is voluntary, it is designed to promote completeness, consistency and efficiency and is currently subject to public consultation until June 2026.