AI Policy News
-
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,…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence Signed on Behalf of EU
On 5 September 2024, the European Commission signed the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence on behalf of the European Union. This was the culmination of negotiations that began in September 2022 under the aegis of the Committee on AI (CAI) established by the Council of Europe in Strasbourg.
-
Guide to AI Act Literacy Requirements
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is a technology that enables machinery to think and solve problems in a human like way. The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (the AI Act) establishes a legal framework to ensure appropriate AI use that respects our fundamental rights. The Act entered into force on 1 August 2024, and much like the…
-
AI Guidance for the Board
The following is a template guide that you can use in your practice as a Data Protection Officer or practitioner.
-
EU Commission Launches AI Office to Lead AI Development and Regulation
The European Commission has launched the AI Office, aimed at promoting the development and use of AI while managing risks. The AI Office will implement the AI Act, focusing on general-purpose AI models, and position the EU as a leader in international AI discussions.
-
NOYB lodges 11 EU Complaints About How Personal Data will be Used for AI at Meta
On 6 June 2024, advocacy group NOYB (None of Your Business) filed complaints against Meta with the Austrian, Belgian, French, German, Greek, Italian, Irish, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, and Spanish data protection supervisory authorities. This is as a result of changes to Meta’s data protection policy that come into force on 26 June 2024 concerning how…
-
AI Driven Dark Patterns: What does the Future Hold?
The rapid development of generative AI (artificial intelligence) shines a spotlight on the increasing and immediate importance of addressing ethical and privacy concerns associated with the use of these technologies in various fields. Data protection conferences over the past year have consistently highlighted AI’s growing presence in the data protection and privacy arenas and the…