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The Data Act – Part II: Key Considerations Regarding Cloud Switching
The Data Act introduces mandatory cloud switching provisions to prevent vendor lock-in, requiring service providers to facilitate customer transitions between data processing services without barriers or fees. This analysis examines the obligations imposed on cloud service providers, customer rights under the new framework, and the technical requirements for achieving interoperability across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms.
Ireland Privacy
M
Matheson
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EDPB – EDPS Publish Opinion On The Cybersecurity Package
The European Data Protection Board and European Data Protection Supervisor have issued their Joint Opinion on the European Commission's proposed Cybersecurity Act 2 and amendments to the NIS 2 Directive. While generally supportive of strengthened cybersecurity measures, the opinion emphasizes the need to balance effective security protocols against fundamental rights to privacy and data protection, offering specific recommendations to ensure compliance with EU data protection law.
European Union Privacy
M
Matheson
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The European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission agreed a joint roadmap to complete and deepen the EU single market by the end of 2027. The roadmap sets out a programme of legislative and policy initiatives. It is structured around five strategic priorities, including digital infrastructure and connectivity as a core pillar, with measures to simplify regulation, remove barriers to cross-border provision and accelerate digital and AI transformation.
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The EU Platform Work Directive (Video)
The EU Platform Work Directive introduces sweeping changes for gig economy platforms, establishing a rebuttable presumption of employment, mandating transparency in algorithmic decision-making, and imposing stricter data protection requirements. With Ireland's December 2026 transposition deadline approaching, organizations must begin compliance planning now to navigate worker classification audits, algorithmic governance frameworks, and enhanced data obligations.
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