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Ireland

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Law / Act8
Policy / Guidance2
National Strategy2
Standard / Framework2
International Agreement1
Court Case6
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Court Case✓ Official

Juerg von Geitz v. Kieran Kelly & Ors

Pro Se Litigant appeared before the CA Ireland. Fabricated: Case Law | The appellant's written submissions contained 'a few non-existent cases' and multiple wrong citations; the Court described these as hallucinations possibly generated by AI.

Court: CA IrelandParty: Pro Se Litigant
16 March 2026Judicial & Law EnforcementGenerative AILiability & Accountability
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Fernando Oliveira v Ryanair DAC

Pro Se Litigant used Unidentified in proceedings before the Workplace Relations Commission. Misrepresented: Case Law | Complainant cited ADJ-00021453 as awarding €18,000 for procedural breaches; Respondent noted the referenced file related to industrial relations/wages and was dismissed as the complainant did not appear. Outcome: Conduct described as abuse of process.

Court: Workplace Relations CommissionParty: Pro Se LitigantTool: Unidentified
1 October 2025Judicial & Law EnforcementGenerative AILiability & Accountability
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Malone & Anor v Laois County Council & Ors

Pro Se Litigant appeared before the High Court. False Quotes: Case Law | Mr Malone’s submissions presented a passage as a verbatim quote about national courts being 'decentralised courts' from §68 of Case C-416/10; the Court could find no such text and Malone later replaced it with a different quote from C-234/17 (Celmer). Outcome: Warning.

Court: High CourtParty: Pro Se Litigant
23 June 2025Judicial & Law EnforcementGenerative AILiability & Accountability
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Reddan & An Bord Pleanála v. Trustees of Nenagh Golf Club

Pro Se Litigant used Unidentified in proceedings before the . Misrepresented: Legal Norm | Applicant claimed Regulation 23 required the landing area to be outlined in red and neighbouring properties/contours shown; court held Reg 23 imposes no such obligation and the application concerned only the roofed bays. Outcome: Application for Judicial Review Denied; Express Judicial Rebuke for Misuse of AI.

Party: Pro Se LitigantTool: Unidentified
13 March 2025Judicial & Law EnforcementGenerative AILiability & Accountability
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Court Case✓ Official

John Coulsto et al. v Elliott

Pro Se Litigant used implied in proceedings before the The High Court. Outdated Advice: Repealed Law | Defendants' written submissions asserted Section 19 of the Conveyancing Act 1881 had been repealed by the 2009 Act, eliminating statutory power to appoint a receiver; court found this claim false and noted s.19 was reinstated by the 2013 Act. Outcome: Court rejected the submission as fallacious.

Court: The High CourtParty: Pro Se LitigantTool: implied
10 December 2024Judicial & Law EnforcementGenerative AILiability & Accountability
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National Strategy✓ Official

Digital Ireland strategy released

The Irish Government has unveiled 'Digital Ireland – Connecting our People, Securing our Future,' an updated National Digital & AI Strategy outlining the nation's vision to maintain its status as a digital leader by 2030. This comprehensive strategy focuses on five key areas: enhancing digital public services, fostering a competitive digital enterprise sector, investing in digital and AI infrastructure, establishing Ireland as a digital regulatory hub, and empowering citizens with digital skills and online safety measures. Key initiatives include digitalizing all major public services by 2030, supporting AI adoption across various sectors, ensuring robust cybersecurity measures, and promoting inclusive digital literacy programs to ensure no one is left behind in the digital transformation.

18 February 2026National Strategy
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Law / Act✓ Official

General Scheme of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill introduced

The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has published the General Scheme of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026, aiming to fully implement the EU AI Act in Ireland. This national legislation is necessary to establish supervision and enforcement mechanisms for the EU AI Act obligations. The scheme proposes a distributed model of competent authorities, leveraging existing sectoral regulators, and plans to establish a new statutory independent body, Oifig Intleachta Shaorga na hÉireann (AI Office of Ireland), to act as the central coordinating authority and single point of contact for AI regulation enforcement in the state.

4 February 2026Legislative
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Law / Act

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences (Amendment) Bill 2026 introduced

Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences (Amendment) Bill 2026 was introduced in the lower house of Irish Parliament. The Bill amends the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020, and introduces a statutory definition of “generate” covering the creation of images, documents, or videos through AI, including generative AI, or any other means. It replaces the definition of “intimate image” to include visual representations created by photographic, film, video, artificial intelligence, or digital means. It amends Section 3 to prohibit the recording, distribution, publication, or generation of an intimate image without consent and sets penalties of a class A fine or imprisonment up to twelve months on summary conviction or up to five years on indictment. It aligns penalties under Section 4 and extends the limitation period for summary proceedings under Section 7 from two years to five years. The Bill provides for commencement by ministerial order.

27 January 2026DeepfakesGenerative AIOnline Safety & Child Protection
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AI Minister to seek legal advice on Government response to Grok app

It is reported that Niamh Smyth, Ireland's Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, is seeking legal advice on the government's response to the Grok AI tool which has been generating sexually explicit images. Minister Smyth emphasized that X must be held accountable for facilitating and distributing illegal content, including AI-generated images of women and minors. The Minister stated that such actions are not innocent and that under Irish law, X is complicit if it possesses or facilitates the distribution of these images. The Minister underscored the need for robust enforcement, calling for support from the European Union to address the issue effectively.

14 January 2026Online Safety & Child ProtectionGenerative AI
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Communications Minister claims users, not X, responsible for generating explicit images with Grok AI

It is reported that Communications Minister Patrick O'Donovan stated that users, not the platform X, are responsible for generating explicit images using the Grok AI tool. In break with the consensus of his government counterparts, the Communications Minister said it is “reprehensible” for people to use AI and generate explicit images without consent, but did not lay the blame on X. The Communications Minister also emphasized that technological advancements in AI are progressing faster than legislation can keep up, and noted that some image sharing is already addressed under the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act (also known as Coco's Law).

8 January 2026Online Safety & Child ProtectionGenerative AI
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Irish parliamentary committee on AI publishes first interim report with 85 recommendations

An Irish parliamentary committee - known as the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Artificial Intelligence - has published its First Interim Report, outlining 85 comprehensive recommendations aimed at balancing technological innovation with robust ethical and regulatory safeguards. Key proposals include establishing the Committee on a permanent basis to provide ongoing oversight, creating a national AI Office by August 2026 to lead a coordinated "all-of-government" approach, and forming a Citizens’ Assembly to facilitate public dialogue on AI policy. The report emphasizes human-rights-based governance, advocating for the introduction of mandatory algorithmic impact assessments for public services, a national AI risk register, and strict regulations on AI-driven recommender systems to combat misinformation and protect children. Furthermore, the Committee calls for a nationwide effort to bolster AI literacy across all levels of education and the workplace, ensuring that the benefits of artificial intelligence are distributed equitably while protecting marginalized communities from systemic bias and automated discrimination.

16 December 2025Online Safety & Child ProtectionData Privacy & Protection
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Law / Act✓ Official

Ireland designates national competent authorities under EU AI Act and confirms new national AI office

Ireland has designated 15 authorities responsible for enforcing the EU AI Act. A national single point of contact has also been established within the Department of Enterprise to streamline coordination between Irish regulators, the European Commission, and stakeholders. The Single Point of Contact serves as the interface with the public, other Member States, and EU-level counterparts with its purpose to streamline communication and coordination for the implementation and enforcement of the EU AI Act. A National AI Office will also be established by 2 August 2026 to act as the central coordinating authority for the AI Act in Ireland. It will: (1) co-ordinate Competent Authority activities to ensure consistent implementation of the EU AI Act; (2) serve as the single point of contact for the EU AI Act; (3) facilitate centralised access to technical expertise by the other competent authorities, as required; and (4) drive AI innovation and adoption through the hosting of a regulatory sandbox, and act as a focal point for AI in Ireland, encompassing regulation, innovation and deployment.

16 September 2025Sandbox
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Law / Act

National AI Bill introduced to establish National AI Office

Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North, Naoise Ó Cearúil, has introduced in Ireland's Leinster House the National Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026, which will establish a a National Artificial Intelligence Office, will provide independent oversight of high-risk AI systems. It will assist both enterprises and the public sector in adopting and deploying AI technologies, support digital literacy and national upskilling, and coordinate Ireland’s approach to AI development and deployment.

14 July 2025National Strategy
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Notes released under Freedom of Information laws reveal Government ministers met with Meta in relation to EU AI laws

It is reported that based on confidential meeting notes released under Freedom of Information laws that Irish government ministers - Tánaiste (equivalent to deputy prime minister) Simon Harris and Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe) - met with Meta at Dublin in December 2024 to reassure Meta over its concerns about new EU AI Act, as the company faced delays and regulatory hurdles in rolling out its AI products across Europe due to the EU's data privacy and transparency requirements. The notes reveal that (1) a senior official in the Department of Enterprise would act as a "central contact point" for Meta in relation to digital advertising regulation; and (2) statements from Tánaiste Harris that Ireland is determined to maintain its position as a leading location for tech firms.

20 April 2025Data Privacy & ProtectionGenerative AI
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Law / Act✓ Official

Ireland names eight bodies as initial EU AI Act enforcers

Eight public bodies have been designated as competent authorities to implement and enforce the new EU AI Act within their sectors, following the Ireland government's approval of a "distributed model of implementation." The eight bodies are the Central Bank of Ireland, the Commission for Communications Regulation, the Commission for Railway Regulation, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, the Data Protection Commission, the Health and Safety Authority, the Health Products Regulatory Authority and the Marine Survey Office of the Department of Transport. Additional authorities, and a lead regulator who will coordinate enforcement of the Act and provide a number of centralised functions, will be designated in the future.

6 March 2025Data Privacy & ProtectionAntitrust & Competition
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Policy / Guidance✓ Official

Ireland’s AI Advisory Council releases report to government on shaping Ireland's AI future

Ireland's AI Advisory Council has released a new report titled "Ireland’s AI Advisory Council Recommendations – Helping to Shape Ireland’s AI Future" which outlines actionable recommendations aimed at maintaining Ireland's competitiveness in the global AI landscape while promoting inclusivity, ethics, and sustainability. The report delves into six critical areas: (1) AI and the future of skills and works; (2) AI ecosystem; (3) AI literacy and education; (4) AI sovereignty and infrastructure; (5) biometrics and the public service; and (6) AI and Ireland’s creative sector. Notably, the Council has advised the Government to consider introducing a specific law prohibiting the creation of digital deepfakes of individuals without their consent.

21 February 2025DeepfakesData Privacy & Protection
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Other✓ Official

Ireland announces AI regulation bill

The Irish Government has announced via its Spring 2025 Legislation Programme the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill which will aim to implement the EU AI Act. The bill will designate national competent authorities responsible for enforcing EU regulations and setting out penalties for non-compliance. A draft of the bill has yet to be revealed.

18 February 2025Data Privacy & ProtectionCybersecurity
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National Strategy✓ Official

Ireland refreshes national AI strategy

The Government of Ireland has launched a 'refreshed' national AI strategy, building upon Ireland's first strategy which was launched in July 2021. Among other actions, the refreshed strategy calls for: (1) ensuring Ireland is a leader in the effective implementation of the EU AI Act, including through constructive participation in the EU AI Board and its working groups and rolling out AI standards and certification; (2) commissioning a landmark study on the potential impacts of AI (including generative AI) and other advanced technologies on key sectors of the Irish economy; and (3) establishing an AI regulatory sandbox to foster innovation in AI.

6 November 2024SandboxGenerative AIData Privacy & Protection
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Data Protection Commission investigates X over alleged generation and publication of non-consensual sexualised images by Grok AI

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has opened an investigation into X Internet Unlimited Company (XIUC) under Section 110 of the Data Protection Act 2018, concerning the alleged creation and publication of potentially harmful, non-consensual intimate and/or sexualised images on the X platform, which involves the processing of personal data of EU/EEA data subjects, including children, using generative AI associated with Grok AI. XIUC was notified of this inquiry on 16 February 2026, and the investigation will assess XIUC's compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding processing principles, lawfulness of processing, data protection by design and by default, and the necessity of conducting a data protection impact assessment.

17 February 2026Generative AIData Privacy & ProtectionOnline Safety & Child Protection
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ICCL and DRI call on Gardai to investigate X for Grok AI's deepfake abuse

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) and Digital Rights Ireland (DRI) have called on Ireland's national police and security service - An Garda Síochána - to investigate the social media platform X for allegedly facilitating the dissemination of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) through its Grok AI chatbot. The organisations express concern that Grok may be generating or distributing CSAM, potentially violating Irish laws. They urge the Gardaí to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure compliance with legal standards and to protect children from online exploitation.

6 January 2026Online Safety & Child ProtectionCybersecurity
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DPC statement on LinkedIn AI training

Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has released a statement revealing that LinkedIn informed the DPC of its plan to train proprietary generative AI models using personal data from EU/EEA members, set to commence in early November 2025. After reviewing LinkedIn's data protection documentation and engaging extensively, the DPC identified several risks and issues, leading to recommendations aimed at mitigating potential negative impacts on individuals' data protection rights. In response, LinkedIn implemented changes, including enhanced transparency notices, reduced scope of personal data usage, measures to exclude data from users under 18, filters to prevent collection of sensitive information, and comprehensive risk assessments. The DPC has mandated LinkedIn to submit a report within five months evaluating the effectiveness of these measures. Users have been notified of their right to object to their data being used for AI training, with options to opt out via account settings or a dedicated form. The DPC emphasizes the importance of users regularly reviewing their privacy settings and remains committed to monitoring LinkedIn's compliance, ready to take further regulatory action if necessary.

7 November 2025Data Privacy & ProtectionGenerative AIOnline Safety & Child Protection
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Ireland DPC issues statement about Meta AI

Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has issued a statement regarding Meta AI’s processing of personal data for large language model training in the EU/EEA. Following regulatory engagement initiated in March 2024, the DPC raised concerns over Meta’s proposed use of public content from Facebook and Instagram, leading to a temporary pause in June 2024. The DPC sought an Opinion from the European Data Protection Board (EDPB), which in December 2024 established criteria for assessing GDPR compliance in AI model training. Meta subsequently revised its approach, implementing enhanced safeguards, including updated transparency notices, an improved objection mechanism, extended user notification periods, and technical measures such as data de-identification and output filtering. The DPC continues to monitor compliance, requiring Meta to submit an evaluation report by October 2025, while reminding users to review privacy settings to manage data usage.

21 May 2025Data Privacy & ProtectionGenerative AI
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Irish Data Protection Commission investigates Grok AI

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has announced the commencement of an inquiry into the processing of personal data comprised in publicly-accessible posts posted on the ‘X’ social media platform by EU/EEA users, for the purposes of training generative AI models, in particular the Grok Large Language Models (LLMs). The inquiry will examine compliance with a range of key provisions of the GDPR, including with regard to the lawfulness and transparency of the processing.

11 April 2025Data Privacy & ProtectionGenerative AI
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Teachers seek indemnity from legal actions over students’ improper AI use in Leaving Cert

It is reported that secondary teachers from the Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland are seeking an indemnity with the Department of Education against any legal actions arising from students losing marks in their Leaving Certificate (i.e. final high school exam in Ireland) over the improper use of AI in their project work. Under Irelands' State Examination Commission (SEC) rules, students’ coursework must be completed under the supervision of a teacher and authenticated as the candidate’s own work by the teacher and school principal. However, the association has expressed their concern that teachers, who must authenticate student work as original, could inadvertently certify AI-assisted submissions. This could lead to penalties for students and professional liability for teachers. This is a developing story.

15 March 2025Generative AICopyright & Ip
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News / Press

Irish data regulator requests information from DeepSeek on data processing

It is reported that Ireland's Data Protection Commission has sent a letter requesting information from Chinese AI app DeepSeek about data processing conducted in relation to Irish users. Further details have yet to be revealed.

29 January 2025Data Privacy & Protection
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Irish privacy watchdog awaiting clarity from EU on AI regulation

It has been reported that the Irish data protection authority is waiting to hear from the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) (the umbrella organisation of the national privacy regulators) for details on how to deal with AI questions under the EU's privacy rules. Following the Irish request, the EDPB will provide an opinion on the topic before the end of 2024.

21 November 2024Data Privacy & Protection
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Law / Act✓ Official

Digital Minister announces key milestone in the implementation of the EU regulation on AI

The Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation Dara Calleary has published a list of 9 national public authorities responsible for protecting fundamental rights under the EU AI Act: An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Coimisiún na Meán, Data Protection Commission, Environmental Protection Agency, Financial Services & Pensions Ombudsman, Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission, Ombudsman, Ombudsman for Children, and Ombudsman for the Defence Forces. These authorities will get additional powers under the AI Act to facilitate them in carrying out their current responsibilities for protecting fundamental rights in circumstances where use of AI poses a high risk to those rights. For example, the authorities will have the power to access documentation that developers and deployers of AI systems are required to hold under the AI Act.

31 October 2024Data Privacy & ProtectionOnline Safety & Child Protection
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Social Democrats call for stronger regulation of AI

The Social Democrats Party has launched their Digital and Online Safety policy. The policy includes (1) greater protection for children online, (2) measures to combat disinformation, (3) stronger regulation of AI, and (4) the development of laws to protect workers displaced by AI.

30 October 2024Online Safety & Child ProtectionGenerative AI
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Ireland Data Protection Commission launches investigation into Google Ireland over AI model

The Data Protection Commission has opened an investigation into Google Ireland over its AI models, notably “PaLM 2″. The Commission said the investigation will examine whether Google complied with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) before engaging in the processing of the personal data of EU citizens.

12 September 2024Data Privacy & ProtectionGenerative AI
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Court Case

Ireland's data regulator ends court proceedings against X

Ireland's data regulator said it had ended court proceedings against social media platform X after it agreed to limit its use of personal data collected from EU users to train its AI on a permanent basis.

5 September 2024Data Privacy & ProtectionGenerative AI
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Consumer organisations file privacy complaint to Irish Data Protection Commission over X's use of user data for AI training

Consumer organisations Euroconsumers and Altroconsumo have filed a joint complaint to the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) alleging that X's use of user data to train AI models and chatbot (Grok) is a breach of the GDPR. The complaint requests the DPC to (1) issue warnings to X about the GDPR violations, (2) order X to cease processing of personal data for AI training, and (3) order X to comply with user's right to object to the processing of their personal data.

5 August 2024Data Privacy & ProtectionGenerative AI
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Irish Data Protection Commission sends questions to X on new AI training opt-out setting

It has been reported that the Irish Data Protection Commission has sent questions to X Corp "seeking clarity" over a newly added opt-out privacy setting which, by default, authorises X to use user's public posts to train X's AI system (Grok) unless the user opts out (which can only be done via the web version of X). Further details of the Commission's questioning have yet to be revealed.

26 July 2024Data Privacy & ProtectionGenerative AI
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Policy / Guidance

Ireland DPA releases guidance on data protection and AI

Ireland’s Data Protection Authority has issued its first official guidance on the interplay between data protection and AI. The guidance includes (1) the necessity for transparency in AI systems, (2) the importance of data minimization and purpose limitation, (3) the requirement for robust security measures to protect personal data, and (4) the need for accountability and governance frameworks to ensure compliance with GDPR.

18 July 2024Data Privacy & ProtectionCybersecurityGenerative AI
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News / Press

Meta pauses plans to train AI using European users’ data in response to pressure from Irish privacy regulator

Meta has announced its decision to pause its plans to train AI systems using data from users in the EU and UK due to concerns raised by follows pushback from the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), which is acting on behalf of several data protection authorities across the bloc. The UK's Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) also requested that Meta pause its plans until it could satisfy concerns it had raised.

14 June 2024Data Privacy & Protection
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Irish data regulator says tech giants working closely on AI compliance

In an interview with Reuters, Ireland's Data Protection Commission officials said (1) the Commission's broad powers had not yet been tested on AI, and it could in future force changes to business models to ensure data privacy is protected; (2) regulators need to decide whether companies should be allowed to trawl the internet for public data to train AI models, and on what legal basis personal data can be used; (3) AI operators need to explain that they can ensure individuals' data rights, including the right to erase their data; and (4) there has been extensive engagement from leading US tech firms including Google, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn and OpenAI.

29 May 2024Data Privacy & ProtectionGenerative AI
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Standard / Framework

Data protection authorities adopted joint statement on building trustworthy data governance frameworks to encourage development of innovative and privacy-protecting AI

Twenty (20) data protection authorities, including from Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Luxembourg, Spain, and UK adopted the joint statement on building trustworthy data governance frameworks to encourage development of innovative and privacy-protecting AI. The statement recognises the opportunities and risks of AI, including discrimination, misinformation, and hallucination from inappropriate data use, and stresses embedding privacy by design, strong governance, and transparency. The statement commits to clarifying lawful grounds for AI training data and exchanging information on proportionate safety measures. It also focuses on monitoring technical and societal impacts with contributions from non-governmental organisations, public authorities, academia, and businesses, and reducing legal uncertainties through regulatory sandboxes and best practice sharing.

17 September 2025Data Privacy & ProtectionSandboxGenerative AI
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Standard / Framework

Global data protection authorities sign joint declaration on building trustworthy data governance frameworks to encourage development of innovative and privacy-protective AI

The data protection authorities from Australia (OAIC), France (CNIL), Ireland (DPC), the Republic of Korea (PIPC), and the United Kingdom (ICO) have signed a joint declaration during the AI Action Summit in Paris. This declaration aims to establish a governance framework that promotes innovative AI systems while ensuring robust data protection and compliance with existing regulations. The principles outlined in the declaration include clarifying legal bases for AI data processing, implementing security measures, and fostering cooperation with other authorities. The statement also underscores the need to balance innovation with reducing legal uncertainties, particularly in sectors such as health, education, and public safety.

11 February 2025Data Privacy & ProtectionCybersecurity
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International Agreement✓ Official

Internet regulators release joint statement to sync content bans and oversight schemes

Australian, UK, French, Korean, South African, Fijian, Irish and Slovakian internet regulators have released a joint statement to sync their content restriction, user surveillance, corporate disclosure and other oversight powers aimed at mitigating online harms. While the joint statement is not specific to AI, it addresses user-generated content which would broadly cover deepfakes and other AI-generated content.

27 May 2024Online Safety & Child ProtectionDeepfakes
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Law / Act✓ Official

General Scheme of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill (2026):

The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has published the General Scheme of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026, aiming to fully implement the EU AI Act in Ireland. This national legislation is necessary to establish supervision and enforcement mechanisms for the EU AI Act obligations. The scheme proposes a distributed model of competent authorities, leveraging existing sectoral regulators, and plans to establish a new statutory independent body, Oifig Intleachta Shaorga na hÉireann (AI Office of Ireland), to act as the central coordinating authority and single point of contact for AI regulation enforcement in the state.

Legislative
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Law / Act

National Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026:

Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North, Naoise Ó Cearúil, has introduced in Ireland's Leinster House the National Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026, which will establish a a National Artificial Intelligence Office, will provide independent oversight of high-risk AI systems. It will assist both enterprises and the public sector in adopting and deploying AI technologies, support digital literacy and national upskilling, and coordinate Ireland’s approach to AI development and deployment.

Cybersecurity
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