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Ireland’s Brightest Young Computational Thinkers Celebrated at Bebras Finals 2025!
MAYNOOTH, IRELAND – April 5, 2025 – The national finals of the Bebras Computing Challenge were held at Maynooth University on Saturday, April 5th, bringing together Ireland’s most talented young computational thinkers from across the country. The prestigious competition saw over 12,000 students from primary and secondary schools throughout Ireland participate in the initial rounds,…
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Never Stop Learning
Written by Dr. Seán Brady, ICS Fellow and Vice President ICS. Future-Proofing Your IT Career: The Power of Continuous Professional Development Having just completed a UCD Micro-credentials in Cyber Security to refresh my knowledge of this current and fast changing landscape e.g. GDPR, NIS2, DORA etc I thought it was a useful reminder to everyone…
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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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First Draft of the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice published
Written by Kieran Harte On November 14, 2024, the European AI Office unveiled the initial draft of its General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, representing a significant milestone in AI governance. This draft is a key element of the EU’s strategy to establish a comprehensive framework for artificial intelligence, offering guidance to providers on compliance, accountability,…
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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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Record Numbers Join Ireland’s Largest Computational Thinking Challenge
The Irish Computer Society (ICS) and Maynooth University are celebrating another successful year of the Bebras Computing Challenge in Ireland, with over 12 200 students from across the Ireland participating in this year’s competition. The Bebras Challenge, an international initiative designed to promote computational thinking among students aged 8-18, saw participation from primary and secondary…
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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,…