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An Update on the Confederation of European Data Protection Organisations (CEDPO): an Irish Perspective
As the Irish representative on the Executive Committee of the Confederation of European Data Protection Organisations (CEDPO), I’m delighted to share a long-overdue update on recent CEDPO activities and developments from across our European community. Over the last year, CEDPO has continued to play a central role in advancing dialogue, direction, and collaboration among data…
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The Digital Omnibus: Simplifying Europe’s Digital Rulebook and Its Impact on Ireland
As part of its drive for simplification, the European Commission has announced plans for a Digital Omnibus package. Its primary aim is to reduce bureaucratic reporting obligations for businesses and harmonise the EU’s increasingly complex digital regulatory landscape. The European Commission’s Digital Omnibus Regulation represents a landmark effort to simplify and modernise the EU’s digital…
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Europe: On the Verge of Digital Transformation? – Musings from the CEDPO Conference 2025
Contributed by: Maria Moloney PhD Adjunct Research Fellow Performance Engineering Lab Department of Computer Science University College Dublin The CEDPO Conference last October opened with a clear focus on the future of data protection in the age of Digital Transformation. After a warm welcome from CEDPO Managing Director Paul Jordan, the floor was handed over…
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NCI Celebrates Innovation at the Citi upStart Dragons Den
National College of Ireland (NCI) is proud to celebrate the success of our students at this year’s Citi upStart Dragons Den, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration took centre stage. Congratulations to our winning team, Erika Rocha Berthely and Emilio Yoltic Martinez Gutierrez, whose venture Go2Grow.ai captivated the judges with its smart, scalable solution. Their platform…
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Using AI for Coding: Lessons from the Trenches
Two projects, two experiences – what happens when AI becomes your coding partner? Summary AI coding assistants have become remarkably capable – but how do they hold up in the hands of a real developer tackling real problems? In this article, I share my experiences using two AI tools: Lovable.dev to build a practical web…
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Empowering the Next Generation: NCI’s Young Future Leaders Programme 2025/2026
The National College of Ireland (NCI) is proud to launch the Young Future Leaders Programme (YFLP) 2025/2026, an exciting initiative designed to inspire, educate, and empower tomorrow’s changemakers. The YFLP helps young people develop the confidence, curiosity, and skills they need to become well-rounded leaders in a digital world. Participants will explore a wide range…
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Bridging Healthcare and Data Analytics: Advancing Digital Health in Ireland
By Uchemadu Nwachukwu, BNSc, PGDE, MHPM, MSc, MICS The integration of data analytics into healthcare continues to transform how we understand,prevent, and manage disease. As vast clinical datasets become increasingly available,analytics provides the foundation for generating actionable insights that support betterclinical decision-making and inform public health policy. In a recent study conducted at the University…
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AI and PETs
This article examines how privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) support secure data use in AI systems. It outlines key PETs, their categories, and their role in protecting both system owners and users. Emphasising data protection by design, it highlights legal considerations and the importance of careful deployment to ensure compliance and privacy.
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ICS Fellows Lunch
25 September 2025 – St Stephen’s Green Club, Dublin The Irish Computer Society (ICS) held its annual Fellows Lunch on 25 September 2025 at the St Stephen’s Green Club, Dublin. The event brought together long-standing and newly appointed Fellows to celebrate achievement, leadership, and contribution to the ICT community in Ireland. Newly appointed President Paula…
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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…