EU AI Act deadlines: what Irish SMEs need to do now
The dates have changed. See which duties already apply, what began in August 2026 and when the main high-risk rules take effect.
Read the guide ↗Practical guidance · Ireland
AI compliance,
without the legal fog.
Realistic stories showing where everyday AI use can create risk—and the simple steps that make it easier to manage.
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What compliance looks like
in a real business.
These fictional composite stories are based on common situations faced by Irish SMEs. They are examples, not client testimonials or legal advice.
What an AI acceptable-use policy should actually say
A practical policy structure covering approved tools, sensitive information, human review, checking outputs and reporting mistakes.
Read the guide ↗How to prepare for an AI audit without creating a paperwork exercise
Build a defensible picture of your AI systems, vendors, data, decisions, controls and evidence before the review begins.
Read the guide ↗The accountancy firm that thought it only used one AI tool
A Cork team believed ChatGPT was its only AI risk. A simple audit found AI inside email, meetings and its CRM—and one member of staff was pasting client data into a free account.
Read the story ↗When “helpful” CV screening became a serious compliance question
A recruiter switched on automated candidate ranking to save time. The problem was not automation itself—it was relying on a score nobody had checked or explained.
Read the story ↗The chatbot that knew more about customers than the owner realised
An online retailer launched a support bot in a weekend. Months later, it held names, order details and complaints—with no clear owner, retention rule or human handover.
Read the story ↗Start with what you already use