Karl Picard

28th July 2021

Advancements in biometric technology will prove challenging for EU lawmakers

AI-powered fingerprint scanners and facial recognition cameras are increasingly common. EU regulators need to consider the implications for citizens.

17th June 2021

Anatomy of a cybercrime: the HSE attack one month on

The ransomware attacks on the Department of Health and HSE are terrible but important lessons for the Government.

13th May 2021

Artificial intelligence regulation will be the next Big Tech flashpoint

The EU’s proposed AI regulation critically examines how we interact with intelligent computers and software. What does it mean for Big Tech?

05th May 2021

WhatsApp’s upcoming privacy changes and what they mean for social apps

New changes to WhatsApp’s privacy policy come into force next week, but tech trends show companies can’t afford to be flippant with user data.

11th March 2021

Up in arms: the Defence Forces and Department of Defence must repair their relationship

The future of Ireland’s armed forces depends on a sustained truce between military personnel and the Department of Defence.

01st December 2020

An EU digital legislation overhaul is coming—here’s what you need to know

The EU’s Digital Services/Digital Markets Act package will shake up the internet as we know it—and it’s not just Silicon Valley’s problem.