EU AI Act & GDPR Insights

Expert articles and practical guidance for Irish and EU SMEs.

• EU AI Office Hires 40 Enforcement Agents Ahead of December Crackdown — The European AI Office is scaling up with 40 new enforcement staff, issuing information requests to over 30 GPAI providers, and preparing for the December 2 Art
• New EU AI Act Enforcement Tools Every SME Should Know About — The European AI Office has launched three new enforcement channels — a complaints tool, a whistleblower tool, and a complaints channel for downstream providers.
• EU AI Act Amendments Defer and Clarify Obligations: What Irish Businesses Need to Know — The European Parliament has approved significant amendments to the EU AI Act, pushing back key compliance deadlines for high-risk AI systems and clarifying seve
• 5 of The Most Common EU AI Act & GDPR Mistakes Irish Businesses Make (And How to Avoid Them) — Avoid costly EU AI Act and GDPR compliance mistakes. Learn 5 of the most common errors Irish businesses make — from assuming "we don't use AI" to ignoring trans
• Ireland's AI Enforcement Law Is Here: What Every SME Needs to Know — Ireland is finalising the domestic law that gives the EU AI Act its teeth. A new AI Office with audit powers, fines of up to 7% of global turnover, and criminal
• Is Your SME Prepared for the EU AI Act Deadline in August 2026? — The EU AI Act's high-risk AI obligations kick in on 2 August 2026 — and many SMEs are still in the dark about what that means for them. Here is a practical chec
• 10 Common Misconceptions About the EU AI Act Fine Structure — Think the EU AI Act's €35 million fines apply to every business using AI? Think again. We debunk the 10 most widespread myths about how penalties actually work
• The SME Guide to EU AI Act Compliance: What You Need to Know in 2026 — Navigate the complexities of the new European AI regulations. We break down the risk-based framework and how small businesses can adapt without stifling innovat
• GDPR Audits: A Checklist for Small Tech Teams — Ensure your data processing pipelines meet the latest stringent requirements without grinding your team to a halt. A practical, no-nonsense audit guide for lean