Ireland faces regulatory balancing act as EU Council presidency approaches with tech rules on agenda
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Ellen O'Regan
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Ireland is preparing to take on the presidency of the Council of the EU starting July 1, with tech regulation as a major focus. The article highlights Ireland's dilemma as host to major tech companies while also being responsible for enforcing EU tech laws through its Data Protection Commission (DPC) and media watchdog Coimisiún na Meán. The DPC has faced criticism for insufficient enforcement, creating tension between Ireland's role as a tech hub and its regulatory responsibilities.
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· 3 pulledTech regulation will form a large part of Dublin's presidency of the Council of the EU, which starts July 1.
Where Ireland has faced criticism in the past is on enforcement of the bloc's tech laws, which fall under its remit as host of privacy and media watchdogs the Irish Data Protection Commission and Coimisiún na Meán.
The DPC in particular has drawn criticism for not being firm enough on enforcement
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