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EU KIDS Act: Grown-Up Rules For Online Providers
The European Commission has proposed the EU KIDS Act, establishing one of the most prescriptive child-safety frameworks yet at EU level. This comprehensive regulation would introduce graduated age-based access controls for social media, mandate safety-by-design requirements, and create a harmonized age-verification system across Member States. The proposal carries far-reaching implications for digital services accessible to minors, requiring providers to fundamentally redesign products, implement strict def
European Union Media & IT
WF
William Fry
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European Commission To Propose Social Media Age Restrictions
The European Commission is poised to introduce sweeping restrictions on children's access to digital platforms, including social media, video sharing services, AI chatbots, and online games. The proposed EU Kids Act would establish age-based limitations and verification requirements across all EU member states, potentially superseding individual national measures currently under consideration in countries like Ireland.
European Union Media & IT
M
Matheson
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The EU Cyber Resilience Act: Reporting Obligations Take Effect
The EU Cyber Resilience Act introduces mandatory vulnerability and incident reporting obligations for products with digital elements starting September 2026. Economic operators developing, importing, or distributing such products in the EU face strict compliance deadlines, substantial penalties for non-compliance, and must implement security-by-design principles throughout product lifecycles.
European Union Media & IT
M
Matheson
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NCSC Guidance On Cyber Governance: What Management Boards Of NIS2 Entities Need To Know
Ireland's National Cyber Security Centre has issued comprehensive guidance on NIS2 compliance, placing cybersecurity firmly in the boardroom. With potential fines reaching €10 million or 2% of global turnover for essential entities, management boards must now actively oversee cyber risk strategies, incident response capabilities, and supply chain vulnerabilities. The guidance provides a structured framework for organisations to assess their readiness before the National Cyber Security Bill takes effec
Ireland Media & IT
AC
Arthur Cox
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IT and Internet

Article
The Data Act: “Access By Design” Requirement Comes Into Force For Medical Devices
The Data Act's "access by design" requirement came into force on 12 September 2026, mandating that manufacturers of connected products and providers of related services must enable direct user access to generated data by default. This article examines the scope of this new obligation and its practical implications for businesses in the Life Sciences sector, particularly those developing medical devices and Internet of Things products.
Ireland Privacy
M
Matheson
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EU KIDS Act: Grown-Up Rules For Online Providers
The European Commission has proposed the EU KIDS Act, establishing one of the most prescriptive child-safety frameworks yet at EU level. This comprehensive regulation would introduce graduated age-based access controls for social media, mandate safety-by-design requirements, and create a harmonized age-verification system across Member States. The proposal carries far-reaching implications for digital services accessible to minors, requiring providers to fundamentally redesign products, implement strict def
European Union Media & IT
WF
William Fry
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The Data Act – “Access By Design” Requirement Comes Into Force
The European Union's Data Act introduces a groundbreaking "access by design" requirement that fundamentally changes how manufacturers must approach product development for connected devices and IoT products. From September 2026, businesses placing connected products on the EU market must ensure users can directly access their generated data by default, shifting data accessibility from a reactive request-based model to a proactive design imperative.
Ireland Privacy
M
Matheson
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Telecoms, Mobile & Cable Communications

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AG Opinion Flags New Data Retention Compliance Risks For Irish Telecoms
The European Court of Justice's Advocate General has delivered an opinion suggesting that the proportionality of data retention regimes should be assessed not only by the categories of data retained, but also by the technical arrangements surrounding that retention. This opinion raises questions about whether Ireland's 2022 Communications (Retention of Data) (Amendment) Act provides sufficiently...
Ireland Privacy
M
Matheson
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How Ireland’s Council Presidency Can Shape The EU’s Connectivity, Spectrum, And Online Safety Agenda
Ireland's EU Council Presidency faces critical telecommunications negotiations that will reshape Europe's digital infrastructure landscape. The Digital Networks Act promises to modernize the EU's telecoms framework by replacing multiple directives with a unified regulation, while parallel negotiations on child safety online raise fundamental questions about encryption and privacy. These interconnected policy files will determine how Europe balances investment incentives, cross-border service provision, netw
Ireland Media & IT
SR
McDermott Will & Schulte
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Media & Entertainment Law

Podcast
Podcast: Inside The AI Act: Barry Scannell And John O’Connor On The Transparency Obligations
As the EU AI Act's Article 50 transparency obligations approach their 2 August 2026 enforcement date, organizations face critical requirements to disclose AI interactions, label deepfakes, and mark synthetic content. This session examines the practical implications of these transparency mandates, drawing on the European Commission's recently published Guidelines and Code of Practice to help stakeholders prepare for compliance.
Ireland Technology
WF
William Fry
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Advertising, Marketing & Branding

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Consultation Launched On Restricting Promotions Of HFSS Products In Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's Food Standards Agency and Department of Health are consulting on new restrictions for promoting products high in fat, sugar and salt, aiming to align with UK-wide measures while grappling with which nutrient profiling model to adopt. The proposed regulations would limit volume price promotions, product placement in prominent retail locations, and free refill promotions for sugar-sweetened drinks, with enforcement handled by local councils.
Ireland Consumer
GA
Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)
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