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   [...]

EU AI Act GPAI Enforcement Timeline (2024–2027): What Every Business Leader Needs to Know

The EU AI Act introduces a phased timeline for organisations developing or using General Purpose AI (GPAI) models. Understanding when obligations apply — and when they become enforceable — is essential for any business using AI today. This evergreen guide outlines the key dates, transitional rules, and what they mean for your organisation. We keep [...]

2026-07-15T09:38:27+01:00November 6th, 2025|AI, Data Governance, Data Protection, GDPR, Privacy|

DPIA 101

What is a DPIA? Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) are crucial processes that help companies manage how they handle personal data and identify and minimize risks to rights and freedoms before launching new products or services. This process allows companies to manage how they handle personal data and demonstrates their General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) [...]

2024-09-24T20:11:13+01:00May 31st, 2024|DPIA, DPO, Privacy|

The rise of DSARs

Understanding DSARs: Individuals have the right to access and receive a copy of their personal data, and other supplementary information. This is commonly referred to as a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR).  The volume of DSARs continues to rise, as businesses must prioritize proactive measures to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape and safeguard their organizations [...]

2024-09-24T20:16:03+01:00April 25th, 2024|DSAR, GDPR, Privacy|