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EU AI Act – Will I need to conduct a Data Protection Impact Assessment? What about a Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment?
Essentially, a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) is mandatory when the processing of personal data is, “likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons”. In the context of the AI Act, a DPIA will also need to be conducted by deployers in respect of the use of high-risk…
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Unlocking Insights: Highlights at the Annual Data Protection Conference
The Annual Data Protection Conference, organised by ADPO, is just around the corner, taking place on 9 May in Dublin. As data privacy professionals, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to delve into the latest trends, challenges, and solutions in the ever-evolving landscape of data protection.
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EY Hosts Briefing on NIS2 Directive
ICS were delighted to attend a morning briefing on the incoming cyber security NIS2 Directive hosted by our corporate members, EY, in March. The EU’s NIS2 Directive will impact between 2,500 to 3,000 organisations across 18 sectors in Ireland.
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EDPB launches its CEF action for 2024 on the right of access
On 28 February 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) commenced this year’s Coordinated Enforcement Framework (CEF) action on the right of access. This follows its adoption in 2023 of Guidelines on data subject rights – Right of access to assist data controllers to appropriately respond to data access rights requests in accordance with the…
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FOI and Data Protection – What’s the difference?
The purpose of the Freedom of Information Act 2014 (FOI) is to enable the public to have access to records held by FOI bodies. FOI is similar to data protection and there is a certain amount of overlap because it provides a right of access, including personal records, and to amend factual errors.
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ICS Fellow, Aileen Wynne, AIB, awarded IBM Champion
Aileen Wynne, an ICS Fellow working at AIB, has become an IBM Champion, recognising her work as an advocate for the mainframe community. IBM Champions are IT professionals, business leaders, developers, or educators who influence and mentor others advocating for IBM’s community, products, and technology.
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EDPB CEF 2023 – the role and position of data protection officers
In January 2024, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) released its report on the 2023 Coordinated Enforcement Action (CEF) regarding the role and designation of Data Protection Officers (DPOs). The report was based on feedback from 25 participating regulators, though various countries focused their inquiries differently, making direct comparisons challenging.
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Au revoir Helen
As Helen Dixon concluded her tenure at the Data Protection Commission on 19 February 2024, it presents an opportune moment to reflect on her impactful 10-year journey and contemplate the path forward.
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Landmark AI Act Moves Within Reach of Adoption by the EU
Following agreement by the Committee of Permanent Representatives (COREPER) on 2 February 2024 and the adoption by the European Parliament’s Internal Market and Civil Liberties Committees on 13 February 2024, the EU has moved a step closer to adopting a landmark Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, in a world’s first, following endorsement by EU countries of…
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EU AI Act Moves Closer to Adoption
The EU’s new AI Act has been approved by EU Member States, clearing the way for its final vote in the European Parliament and eventual adoption over the coming years. The Act has been the subject of intense lobbying and debate, representing a distinct approach to regulating artificial intelligence.