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The Data Act – Part I: Key Considerations Regarding Data Access And Sharing

The EU Data Act, which became applicable on 12 September 2025, fundamentally reshapes how businesses handle data generated by connected devices and related services. With Ireland's General Scheme published in February 2026 designating ComReg and CCPC as enforcement authorities, companies must now assess their compliance obligations across data sharing frameworks, contractual terms, and user access rights or face significant fines.

Ireland Privacy

M

Matheson

The Data Act (Act) is a new European Union (EU) regulation and represents yet another aspect of the EU Digital Reforms package, which regulates the digital world we live and work in.

Ireland Privacy

WF

William Fry

EU Digital Omnibus Regulations – What Has Been Proposed?

On 19 November 2025, the European Commission published its draft Digital Omnibus Regulations (EU Regulations 2025/0360 and 2025/0359).

European Union Privacy

M

Matheson

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

WF

William Fry

The EU Data Act Podcast

European Union Privacy

AC

Arthur Cox

Food, Beverage & Agribusiness Podcast – Intellectual Property Rights

Ireland Healthcare

WF

William Fry

The Data Act – Unlocking The EU's Data Economy

European Union IP

WF

William Fry

2022 Intellectual Property SME Scoreboard Report

RL

RDJ LLP

Ireland Launches Intellectual Property And Technology Court And Reforms IP Disputes Procedures

WF

William Fry

Tax Time - Revenue Audit And Interventions (Podcast)

GT

Grant Thornton

Cheesed Off: Taste Is Not Eligible For Copyright Protection

European Union IP

M

Matheson

Trade Secrets – Make Sure Your Business Isn't Left Behind

MH

Mason Hayes & Curran

Know How To Protect Your Know-How

AC

Arthur Cox

Ireland – A Leading Location For Holding And Managing Intellectual Property

MG

Maples Group

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Podcast)

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Ireland Update: Prohibition On Third Party Guarantees Removed

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

Blocking Bad-Faith DSARs: The Brillen Rottler Ruling

Ireland Privacy

MF

McCann Fitzgerald

Arbitration And Business Decision (Video)

Ireland Litigation

Aceris Law

Supreme Court On Attachment Before Judgment: Third-Party Rights Protected (Video)

Ireland Litigation

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Trade Secret Directive For Europe Nearly A Reality

The European Commission has been working on a proposal for a directive to protect trade secrets across the EU since 2013.

European Union IP

MH

Mason Hayes & Curran

Employment Restrictive Covenants In A Nutshell

What is a restrictive covenant and when will it be enforceable? A business can use restrictive covenants to protect its interests by restricting an employee's activities for a period of time after their employment has ended.

Ireland Employment

HD

Hogan Dowling McNamara

The Push To Harmonise European IP Laws Gathers Momentum

The push to harmonise both the substantive and procedural aspects of European intellectual property laws and to create pan-European rights gathers ever-increasing momentum.

European Union IP

M

Matheson

The EU Trade Secrets Directive – Be Aware, Be Very Aware

On 28 November 2013, the European Commission (the "Commission") published proposals for a Directive on Trade Secrets (the "Directive").

European Union IP

AC

Arthur Cox

The EU Trade Secrets Directive - What You Need To Know

European Union IP

AC

Arthur Cox

When An Employee Joins The Competition

Ireland Employment

SO

Stephen O'Sullivan, Barrister

Intellectual Property Advice For Start-Ups

BH

BCM Hanby Wallace

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