The EU AI Act Omnibus Explained: What Businesses in Europe, the UK and the US Need to Know

  On 7 May 2026, the European Parliament and the Council of the EU reached a provisional political agreement on the AI Omnibus — a targeted recalibration of the EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689). The reforms delay key deadlines, simplify obligations for smaller businesses, clarify how the AI Act interacts with sector-specific product [...]

DPIA vs FRIA: Key Differences, Legal Requirements, and When You Need Both

A practical guide for organisations deploying AI in Europe, the UK, Ireland, and the US. Published: May 2026  |  5–8 min read  |  Keywords: DPIA, FRIA, GDPR Art. 35, AI Act Art. 27, Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment, Data Protection Impact Assessment, High-Risk AI, EU AI Act Compliance, AI Governance, Responsible AI   [...]

Can Your Organisation Use AI to Recruit Employees?

Rapid and unprecedented developments in artificial intelligence (AI) technology reshaping industries and revolutionizing traditional business practices. Consequently, the integration and implementation of AI systems into organizations has become a strategic imperative for business. The future AI Act creates a regulatory framework for various sectors, including the critical topic of recruitment. Recruitment under the AI [...]

Decoding DPO Necessity: Is Your Organization on the List?

In the dynamic realm of data protection, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) emphasised on the pivotal role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO). While smaller businesses may not require a full-time DPO, understanding the conditions for a mandatory appointment is crucial. Requirement for the DPO: the processing is carried out by a public authority [...]

2024-09-25T20:44:59+01:00January 11th, 2024|Data Governance, Data Protection, DPO, GDPR, Personal data, Privacy|

Electric Ireland Data Breach: What You Need to Know

​​ Recently Electric Ireland reported that an employee from a contracted company have improperly accessed thousands of customer accounts, potentially putting into risk their personal and financial information. While Electric Ireland assures that only a small fraction of its vast customer base has been affected, the potential misuse of personal and financial data is a [...]

2024-09-25T20:47:15+01:00December 15th, 2023|Data Governance, Data Protection, GDPR, Personal data, Privacy|