Ireland: Technology

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.

Dr Barry Scannell and tech entrepreneur Sean Blanchfield explore the transformative shift from AI copilots to autonomous agentic AI systems that are already functioning as digital workers within organisations. The discussion delves into how these AI agents are reviewing contracts, monitoring compliance, managing projects, and writing software, while examining the critical implications for governance, security, data protection, and the future of professional work.

The Irish Cabinet has approved a comprehensive legislative programme featuring 64 priority bills spanning artificial intelligence regulation, cybersecurity, tourism, and civil reform. This breakdown examines how these proposed laws will impact various industries and sectors across the economy.

The Irish Court of Appeal has established groundbreaking principles governing artificial intelligence use in legal proceedings, addressing the risks of AI-generated hallucinations and fabricated case citations. What obligations do litigants and lawyers now face when leveraging AI tools for legal research, and what sanctions might courts impose for non-compliance with these new guidelines?

The Irish Government has unveiled its Summer 2026 Legislation Programme, introducing critical bills that will reshape the technology sector's regulatory landscape.

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.

Arthur Cox LLP presents key regulatory developments in European financial services for May 2026, covering the final compromise texts for PSD3 and PSR, the Central Bank of Ireland's integration of crypto-asset...

The Central Bank of Ireland has issued a Notice of Intention outlining planned changes to the Minimum Competency Code 2017 (MCC) to incorporate knowledge and competence...

The Central Bank of Ireland has introduced targeted amendments to its 2025 Consumer Protection Regulations, clarifying the application of suitability requirements for crypto-asset service providers under MiCA...