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CJEU Clarifies The Limits Of The Hosting Safe Harbour For Online Platforms
The Court of Justice of the European Union has delivered landmark judgments that fundamentally reshape how online platforms can claim immunity from liability for user-generated content. These decisions establish that algorithmic content distribution and commercial partnerships with creators may strip platforms of their safe harbour protections, forcing a reassessment of how social media companies, video-sharing services, and digital marketplaces structure their operations and revenue models.
Ireland Technology
M
Matheson
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FIG Top 5 At 5 – 06/08/2026
The Central Bank of Ireland has issued comprehensive guidance on prohibition notices under its fitness and probity regime, while simultaneously releasing its second payment and e-money newsletter addressing critical compliance matters. These publications coincide with the second edition of the Financial Crime Bulletin, which emphasizes escalating fraud risks and the evolving AML/CFT supervisory framework across Ireland's financial services sector.
Ireland Finance
M
Matheson
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Podcast: Inside The AI Act: Barry Scannell And John O’Connor On The Transparency Obligations
As the EU AI Act's Article 50 transparency obligations approach their 2 August 2026 enforcement date, organizations face critical requirements to disclose AI interactions, label deepfakes, and mark synthetic content. This session examines the practical implications of these transparency mandates, drawing on the European Commission's recently published Guidelines and Code of Practice to help stakeholders prepare for compliance.
Ireland Technology
WF
William Fry
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A Record-Breaking Year: The Data Protection Commission’s Annual Report 2025
The Data Protection Commission's 2025 Annual Report reveals a 45% surge in complaints, with access requests dominating regulatory concerns and AI-generated complaints adding new complexity to enforcement. As the DPC issued its largest-ever fine of €530 million against TikTok and expanded its use of reprimands, organisations face heightened scrutiny over transparency obligations, breach documentation, and the balance between innovation and data protection compliance.
Ireland Privacy
WF
William Fry
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Irish Government Publishes The Regulation Of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026
The Irish Government has published the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026, establishing Ireland's framework for implementing the EU AI Act. This landmark legislation creates the AI Office of Ireland as an independent statutory entity and designates existing sectoral authorities to oversee AI regulation within their domains. The Bill introduces a comprehensive administrative sanctions regime and enforcement toolkit while reflecting Ireland's National Digital and AI Strategy.
Ireland Technology
M
Matheson
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Horizon Scanner: Energy Planning Infrastructure And Construction May 2026 - Digital Infrastructure
The European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission agreed a joint roadmap to complete and deepen the EU single market by the end of 2027. The roadmap sets out a programme of legislative and policy initiatives. It is structured around five strategic priorities, including digital infrastructure and connectivity as a core pillar, with measures to simplify regulation, remove barriers to cross-border provision and accelerate digital and AI transformation.
Ireland Technology
AC
Arthur Cox
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Legal News – May 26
This monthly legal update examines critical developments across pension scheme compliance, artificial intelligence governance, ESG fund marketing regulations, environmental law precedents, payment services legislation, and defined benefit pension surplus management. Each article addresses pressing regulatory challenges and strategic considerations for legal practitioners and corporate decision-makers navigating Ireland's evolving legal landscape.
Ireland Employment
WF
William Fry
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Irish Government Publishes General Scheme Of AI Bill
The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has published the General Scheme of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026 (“the Scheme”) which seeks to fully implement Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, known as the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (“the AI Act”). This legislation is necessary to provide for national supervision and enforcement of the obligations set out in the AI Act. This article sets out the key highlights of the Scheme.
Ireland Technology
M
Matheson
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