What happened
The Irish Data Protection Commission published a report on its supervision of AI products and services from 2021 to 2025, noting a rise in AI engagements and improvements in lawful basis, transparency and data‑minimisation. The report provides guidance for controllers on legitimate interests, transparency and child protection in AI.
Why it matters for trust and compliance
- Its status is published. It is enacted but may not be in force yet. Check the effective date before planning around it.
- The DPC’s AI Insights Report offers regulators and controllers practical guidance on compliant AI development and deployment.
Who is affected
technology controller developer Airbnb Apple Deepseek Google LinkedIn Meta Microsoft OpenAI Pinterest TikTok X (formerly Twitter)
Recommended actions
- Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.
- Revisit retention schedules and data minimisation for the data involved.
- Inventory AI or automated decision systems in scope and their assessments.
- Review age assurance and protections for minors' data.