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The EU Data Act’s Switching Framework – A Practical Overview

The EU Data Act introduces a comprehensive switching framework designed to eliminate vendor lock-in in cloud computing services. Providers of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS must now facilitate customer transitions between providers, enable multi-provider usage, and support migration to on-premises infrastructure with minimal obstacles and reduced costs.

European Union Privacy

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Maples Group

Horizon Scanner: Energy Planning Infrastructure And Construction February 2026 - Digital Infrastructure

The European Commission is proposing a Regulation for the Digital Networks Act to introduce a single, harmonised regulatory framework to replace the existing European Electronic Communications Code...

Ireland Government

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Arthur Cox

Client Update: May 2025 - Cyber And Operational Resilience

The Centre for Democracy & Technology Europe, alongside 88 civil society organisations, companies, and cybersecurity experts published a joint letter to the European Commission.

Ireland Technology

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Arthur Cox

Unmasking Tattle: Recent Court Ruling Opens New Doors For Online Defamation Victims

Last Friday's headlines about the uncovering of the responsible parties behind the infamous Tattle Life ("Tattle") website has once again brought to the forefront...

Ireland Media & IT

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RDJ LLP

Digital Infrastructure - Horizon Scanner Infrastructure, Construction, Energy, May 2025

Ireland Media & IT

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Arthur Cox

A Practitioner's Guide To IT Outsourcing – An Evolution Of Vendor Management And Oversight

Ireland Media & IT

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Arthur Cox

A Practitioner's Guide To IT Outsourcing – A Review Of Risk And Reliance

Ireland Media & IT

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Arthur Cox

A Practitioner's Guide To IT Outsourcing – When Things Go Wrong

Ireland Media & IT

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Arthur Cox

A Practitioner's Guide To IT Outsourcing – The Complexities Of Sub-Outsourcing

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

A Practitioner's Guide To IT Outsourcing: What Is IT Outsourcing?

Ireland Media & IT

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Arthur Cox

A Practitioner's Guide To IT Outsourcing

Ireland Finance

AC

Arthur Cox

Horizon Scanner ICE: February 2025 - Digital Infrastructure

Ireland Media & IT

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Arthur Cox

Digital Infrastructure - Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction, Energy, December 2024

Ireland Media & IT

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Arthur Cox

National Broadband Plan: Transforming Connectivity Across Ireland

Ireland Media & IT

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William Fry

Horizon Scanner: Energy Planning Infrastructure And Construction March 2026 - State Aid

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Arthur Cox

M&A Full Year Review 2025

Ireland Commercial

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William Fry

Horizon Scanner Finance April 2026 - Thought Leadership

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

'Good Jobs' Podcast: Theme B With Kevin Gallagher And Patricia Coulter

Ireland Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Horizon Scanner Finance April 2026 - European Developments

Ireland Finance

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Arthur Cox

The European Accessibility Act – What You Need To Know

The European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) aims to harmonise accessibility requirements across the EU to ensure that certain products and services are accessible to all, particularly those with disabilities.

Ireland Commercial

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Arthur Cox

Coimisiún Na Meán Launches Review Of Reporting Mechanisms For Illegal Content And Points Of Contact Under DSA

The issuance of these voluntary requests is timely as providers are in the early stages of embedding compliance with the DSA.

Ireland Commercial

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William Fry

High Court Applies Strict Limitation Period For Online Defamation Actions

The plaintiffs instituted proceedings against the defendant, alleging that a video first published on 23 June 2018 on a video-sharing platform, YouTube, contained defamatory statements of them (Proceedings).

Ireland Litigation

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William Fry

Digital Services Act: Observations From The First Year Of Digital Services Regulation

It has been a year since the European Commission ("EC") designated the first tranche of very large online platforms and very large online search engines (together, "VLOPSEs").

Ireland Media & IT

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Arthur Cox

The Digital Service Act: Overview And Key Obligations

Ireland Media & IT

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William Fry

DSA Deadline Day: 17 February 2024. Be Ready

Ireland Compliance

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William Fry

Online Platform Regulation: CJEU Affirms "Country Of Origin" Principle

European Union Litigation

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William Fry

You've Been Designated! The EC Designates The First Batch Of VLOPs And VLOSEs Under The Digital Services Act

European Union Media & IT

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William Fry

Digital Services Reform: General Scheme Of Digital Services Bill Published

Ireland Media & IT

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William Fry

EU Digital Services Act – Who, What And When

Ireland Media & IT

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Arthur Cox

European Commission Publishes Guidance On DSA Requirement To Publish User Numbers

European Union Media & IT

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Matheson

Green Light For The Digital Services Act

European Union Consumer

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William Fry

CJEU Confirms EU Law Precludes The General And Indiscriminate Retention Of Telephony Data For Combating Serious Crime

European Union Media & IT

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Matheson

Remote Working And The Risks And Challenges To Businesses

Ireland Privacy

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Matheson

European Commission Publishes Guidance On DSA Requirement To Publish User Numbers

The Digital Services Act ("DSA") was published in the official journal on 27 October 2022, with the majority of its provisions taking effect from mid-February 2024. However, the DSA may kick in sooner...

European Union Media & IT

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Matheson

Green Light For The Digital Services Act

On 4 October 2022, the Digital Services Act (DSA) was formally adopted by the European Council, following the European Parliament's adoption in July.

European Union Consumer

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William Fry

CJEU Confirms EU Law Precludes The General And Indiscriminate Retention Of Telephony Data For Combating Serious Crime

The Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU") has confirmedOpens in new window that EU law precludes the general and indiscriminate retention of traffic and location data relating to ...

European Union Media & IT

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Matheson

Remote Working And The Risks And Challenges To Businesses

The publication of this article coincides with the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions, a gradual return to work and a proposed right to request remote working in certain circumstances.

Ireland Privacy

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Matheson

Online Safety And Media Regulation Bill Published – Major Changes To Irish Media Regulation Ahead

Ireland Media & IT

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Matheson

Innovating For Growth: Designing A Digital Services Strategy

Matheson's head of digital services Tom Connor shares his insights into working as part of the senior management team to design, execute and lead the evolving digital transformation strategy at Ireland's largest law firm.

Ireland Technology

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Matheson

Deputy Governor Outlines 2021 Priorities And Expectations Of The Central Bank Of Ireland

In a recent speech, the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) spoke to the CBI's 2021 regulatory and supervisory priorities for governance and risk management; areas likely to be of...

Ireland Finance

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William Fry

European Law On Cookies - Ireland

DLA Piper has published a new guide that summarises the varying approaches of the law on cookies across Europe.

Ireland Privacy

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DLA Piper - Ireland

Lights Out For Illegal Streaming Of European Soccer Matches As UEFA Secures High Court Order

UEFA, the governing body of football in Europe, has secured an order from the Irish High Court requiring several internet service providers (ISPs) to block the illegal live streaming of matches for...

Ireland Media & IT

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William Fry

The Central Bank Of Ireland Adds To The List Of Pre-Approval Controlled Functions

Ireland Media & IT

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William Fry

Connected Ireland: How Subsea Fibre Optic Cables Help To Drive Our Social, Economic And Industrial Development

Ireland Media & IT

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Philip Lee

Winning Whack-A-Mole – Getting An ISP Blocking Injunction In Ireland

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Arthur Cox

16 November Deadline Looms For Firms' Central Bank Of Ireland Confirmations Regarding New PCF Roles

Ireland Finance

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Matheson

Alexa, Call Mom! Tech Reach Of The New EU Electronic Communications Code

Ireland Media & IT

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Mason Hayes & Curran

Central Bank Of Ireland Issues Industry Letter On The Thematic Inspection Of Cybersecurity Risk Management In Asset Management Firms

Ireland Wealth Mgt

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Dillon Eustace

Additional Pre-Approval Control Functions And The Impact On The Asset Management Industry

Ireland Finance

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Dillon Eustace

Agile Development In Technology Projects

Ireland Technology

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Mason Hayes & Curran

Clarity Given By EU Court Of Justice On Its Interpretation Of An ‘Electronic Communications Service'

European Union Media & IT

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Matheson

The EU Copyright Directive – Controversial Policing Of Online Copyright

European Union IP

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Dillon Eustace

New Law To Protect Children And General Public Online

Ireland Media & IT

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Mason Hayes & Curran

Access All Areas: New EU Geo-Blocking Rules Help Progress Towards EU Digital Single Market

European Union Finance

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Arthur Cox

CCPC Publishes Business Guide To The Geo-Blocking Regulation

European Union Anti-trust

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Matheson

Introduction Of The Geo-Blocking Regulation: Update For Website Operators

Ireland Media & IT

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Matheson

"Face-Off": Facebook, The Data Breach And The DPC

European Union Privacy

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RDJ LLP

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