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The DPC AI Insights Report: What It Means for ICS Members
By Kieran Harte In September 2026, the Data Protection Commission (DPC) published its AI Insights Report: Responsible Artificial Intelligence Innovation, providing a detailed overview of its supervision of AI systems between 2021 and 2025. The report offers a unique insight into how Ireland’s data protection regulator has engaged with some of the world’s largest technology…
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EDPB Draft Guidance on Anonymisation and AI Web Scraping: What Data Protection Professionals Need to Know.
By Kieran Harte The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has launched two important public consultations that are likely to shape the future of European data governance: Guidelines 02/2026 on Anonymisation and draft guidance on web scraping for generative AI systems. Both consultations remain open until 30 October 2026. For privacy professionals, the anonymisation guidance is…
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O’Brien v DPC: What Ireland’s High Court Data Protection Judgment Means for ICS Members
by Kieran Harte The High Court’s decision in O’Brien v The Data Protection Commission and Ors [2026] IEHC 250 is one of the most significant Irish data protection judgments of recent years. In a ruling that will be of particular interest to ICT leaders, data protection practitioners, cybersecurity professionals, software developers and digital governance specialists,…
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A Letter from the Fellows Guild: Help Us Tell the Story of Irish Computing
Dear ICS members, In 2027, our Society turns 60. As Chair of the Fellows Guild, I want to share where our anniversary planning stands and how you can be part of it. Since our first call for involvement, a dedicated 60th Anniversary Sub-Committee has been established, working with the Fellows Guild and ICS Council to…
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AI Omnibus enters into force: what it means for members
The AI Omnibus Regulation takes effect across the EU on 27 July 2026, introducing extended implementation timelines and a suite of measures designed to streamline and simplify administrative requirements for organisations working with artificial intelligence. Originally proposed on 19 November 2025 as part of the wider Digital Omnibus package, the AI Omnibus provides a targeted…
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Special Invitation to the Innovation Value Institute Summit
Members may be interested in the forthcoming Innovation Value Institute Summit, to be held 10-12 June at Maynooth University. A special discounted registration is available for ICS members. The Innovation Value Institute’s annual Summit brings together experts on digital transformation, data ethics and governance, and AI, from research, technology, finance and the public sector. The Summit…
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Bebras Finals Celebrate Young Problem-Solvers at Maynooth University
The Bebras2025/2026 Finals took place at Maynooth University on 18 April 2026, welcoming over 600 primary and secondary school students from across Ireland for a day dedicated to computational thinking, logic, and creativity. The event marked the culmination of the national Bebras Challenge, which encourages young people to develop problem?solving skills through engaging, age?appropriate challenges.…
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Irish Computer Society Appoints Tom O’Sullivan as CEO Ahead of 60th Anniversary Year
Press Release: Returning leader brings 16 years of ICS institutional knowledge, and a fresh strategic mandate as Ireland’s IT profession navigates the age of AI. Dublin, 8th April 2026 — The Irish Computer Society (ICS), Ireland’s national body for ICT professionals, today announces the appointment of Tom O’Sullivan FICS as Chief Executive Officer. The appointment…
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Fellows Lunch 2026
We are delighted to warmly invite all Fellows to the Irish Computer Society Fellows Lunch, a special occasion dedicated to celebrating the achievements, influence and ongoing contributions of our esteemed Fellows. This annual gathering offers a relaxed and welcoming setting to reconnect with colleagues, exchange insights, and enjoy engaging conversation with fellow leaders from across…
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EDPB launches its CEF action for 2026 on transparency and information obligations
On 19 March 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) launched this year’s Coordinated Enforcement Framework (CEF) action, focusing on compliance with the GDPR’s transparency and information obligations. Under Articles 12, 13 and 14 of the GDPR, individuals must be informed when their personal data is being processed. This right to be informed is a…