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Data Act Deep Dive: Part 3 (Switching & Interoperability)

In Part 2 of our ‘deep dive' series, we examined the data access and sharing obligations introduced by the Data Act (Act).

Ireland Privacy

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William Fry

Data Act Deep Dive: Part 2 – Data And Use

In Part 1 of our ‘Deep Dive' series, we explored the types of data and entities covered by the Data Act (Act), the new European Union regulation that centres on ‘data' and which comes into effect on 12 September 2025.

Ireland Privacy

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William Fry

The Representative Actions Directive And The Rise Of Artificial Intelligence

The newly-introduced European Union Representative Actions Directive ((EU) 2020/1828) has the aim of enabling consumers within the EU to pool together to protect their interests in a range of sectors, ...

Ireland Technology

M

Matheson

Legal News - September 25

Welcome to our monthly update, featuring a curated selection of articles published over the past month.

Ireland Finance

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William Fry

Data Act Deep Dive: Part 1

European Union Privacy

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William Fry

Proposed Changes To The GDPR Under Omnibus IV

Ireland Privacy

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Arthur Cox

Data Protection Enforcement In Ireland: Recent DPC Decisions

Ireland Privacy

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Arthur Cox

Supreme Court Opens The Door To More Data Breach Claims

Ireland Privacy

M

Matheson

"Very, Very Modest Awards": GDPR & Personal Injury Claims

Ireland Litigation

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William Fry

Data Breach Claims: Supreme Court Decision Clarifies The Law Regarding Data Breach Claims For Mental Distress

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

Supreme Court Clarifies Emotional Distress Claims: PIAB Authorisation Not Required

Ireland Litigation

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RDJ LLP

Deep Dive On New Child Online Safety Guidelines: Is Your Online Platform Ready?

Ireland Privacy

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William Fry

Ireland Update: AI Policy And Legislation Global Developments

Worldwide Technology

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Maples Group

EU Data Act: An Overview

European Union Privacy

MF

McCann Fitzgerald

Guide To Regulated Alternative Investment Funds In Ireland

Ireland Finance

DE

Dillon Eustace

CBAM: Consultation On Implementing Regulations

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Arthur Cox

Ireland Moves To Enhance Its AIF Regime In Anticipation Of AIFMD 2.0

Ireland Finance

M

Matheson

AI On The Job: How AI Is Re-Shaping Employment Law

Ireland Technology

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William Fry

Brian Higgins Features On Irish Funds Podcast: "Ireland's ETF Edge"

Ireland Wealth Mgt

DE

Dillon Eustace

Europe's Digital Soup: Navigating AI, NIS2, DORA, DSA, DMA And The Rest Of The EU's Tech Regulations

Across the EU, a suite of new digital regulations is rapidly reshaping how organisations build, deploy, and scale technology.

Ireland Technology

WF

William Fry

The Data Protection Commission's 2024 Annual Report

On 19 June 2025, the Data Protection Commission ("DPC") released its 2024 Annual Report. We have summarised the key points from the Report below.

Ireland Privacy

AC

Arthur Cox

3 Things To Know: Remote Working

The long-awaited introduction of the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act in 2023 was generally welcomed by employees but was greeted with some apprehension by employers.

Ireland Employment

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Addleshaw Goddard

Legal News - July 25

Welcome to our July 2025 edition of Legal News.

Ireland Technology

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William Fry

Firm But Fair: DPC Publishes 2024 Annual Report

Ireland Privacy

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William Fry

EDPB CEF 2024 & 2025: Data Subject Rights (& Wrongs)

Ireland Privacy

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McCann Fitzgerald

DPIAs, Clinical Trials And AI: Health Sector And Lifesciences Updates

Ireland Technology

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William Fry

Ireland's First Representative Action: ICCL v Microsoft

Ireland Consumer

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McCann Fitzgerald

AI vs. Privacy: German Court Rules Meta's Legitimate Interest Prevails

Ireland Technology

R

Rouse

Life Sciences Outlook 2025 - Data And Technologies

Ireland Healthcare

AC

Arthur Cox

DPC Publishes Annual Report For 2024

Ireland Privacy

M

Matheson

Governance And Consulting Services - Compliance Services

European Union Commercial

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Arthur Cox

DPC Annual Report 2024: Proportionate, Fair And A Balanced Approach To Regulation

Ireland Privacy

MF

McCann Fitzgerald

Client Update: May 2025 - Digital And Data Regulation

Ireland Privacy

AC

Arthur Cox

DPC Publishes Annual Report For 2024

The Irish Data Protection Commission ("DPC") recently published its Annual Report for 2024 ("Report"). As usual, the Report contains some interesting trends, statistics, and insights into the DPC's regulatory activities...

Ireland Privacy

M

Matheson

Governance And Consulting Services - Compliance Services

We assist clients in incorporating new Irish companies and have a stream-lined, efficient incorporation process available where incorporation generally occurs within 5-7 days of filing the incorporation papers...

European Union Commercial

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Arthur Cox

DPC Annual Report 2024: Proportionate, Fair And A Balanced Approach To Regulation

On 19 June 2025, the Data Protection Commission ("DPC") published its annual report for 2024 ("Annual Report"), together with the results of its first ever Public Attitudes Survey and a booklet...

Ireland Privacy

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McCann Fitzgerald

Client Update: May 2025 - Digital And Data Regulation

The European Commission (Commission) announced preliminarily findings that Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos have breached the DSA. The findings relate to a lack of measures to ensure safeguarding of minors.

Ireland Privacy

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Arthur Cox

Client Update: May 2025 - Data Protection

Ireland Privacy

AC

Arthur Cox

EDPB 2024 Annual Report: Recent Trends

The European Data Protection Board (the "EDPB") recently published its 2024 Annual Report. It outlines EDPB activities, strategic priorities, guidance, involvement in digital legislation and enforcement cooperation.

Ireland Privacy

MF

McCann Fitzgerald

Personal Data On The Chain: EDPB Guidelines For Blockchain Technologies

Implementing blockchain technology in a GDPR compliant manner requires careful assessment, consideration and planning. To assist organisations...

Ireland Privacy

AC

Arthur Cox

Seven Years Of The GDPR- Proposed Amendments To Support SMCs

On 25 May 2025, we marked the seventh anniversary of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into effect.

European Union Privacy

WF

William Fry

Belgian DPA Decision Raises Questions Over EU-US FATCA Arrangements

Belgium's Data Protection Authority (the "DPA") recently held that transfers of personal information relating to U.S...

Worldwide Privacy

MF

McCann Fitzgerald

Considering Using Blockchain With Personal Data? The EDPB Has Provided Guidance, Open For Public Consultation Until 9 June 2025

Ireland Technology

MF

McCann Fitzgerald

Work Phones And Personal Data: Who's In Control?

Ireland Privacy

RL

RDJ LLP

EU Fines Apple And Meta €700m For Non-compliance With Digital Markets Act

Ireland Technology

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RDJ LLP

The EU Data Act Podcast

European Union Privacy

AC

Arthur Cox

DPC Launches Investigation Into X's Data Usage For AI Training

Ireland Technology

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William Fry

Non-Work Data On Work Mobile: Employer Not Responsible

Ireland Privacy

WF

William Fry

New BCR Co-operation Procedure For Supervisory Authorities

Ireland Privacy

AC

Arthur Cox

Technology And Innovation Client Update: January To March 2025 - Data Protection

European Union Privacy

AC

Arthur Cox

Europe Doubles Down On Its Ambition To Be The AI Trailblazer

Ireland Technology

AC

Arthur Cox

Data Privacy Comparative Guide

Ireland Privacy

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Pembroke Privacy

EU UK Adequacy Decision

European Union Privacy

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Byrne Wallace

Part Three: Harnessing The Power Of Data – Data Sharing Under The Data Act

Ireland Privacy

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Arthur Cox

Meta Platforms Ireland v Data Protection Commission – Importance Of Expediency In Challenges To Decisions Of Public Bodies

Ireland Litigation

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McCann Fitzgerald

EDPB Adopts Position Paper On Interplay Between Data Protection And Competition Law

Ireland Anti-trust

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McCann Fitzgerald

Balancing GDPR Data Access Rights Against The Rights Of Others

Ireland Privacy

AC

Arthur Cox

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