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The Spring edition of Compliance Institute's ICQ Magazine, is now available to read online. In this issue, you will find content on the various fields of compliance written by experts and leaders from the industry.
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What's included in the Spring Edition of the ICQ...
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We interview Áine Hickey, the newly elected President of the Compliance Institute. Áine shares her career journey into compliance, her vision for strengthening the profession, and her commitment to driving diversity, resilience, and lifelong learning within the Institute. Áine offers a fresh and forward‑looking perspective on the evolving regulatory landscape from digital operational resilience to AI and highlights the essential role of high‑quality education in supporting compliance professionals.
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John Magee, Partner and Global Co-Chair Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity at DLA Piper and member of Compliance Institute’s Data Protection & Information Security Working Group shares key insights from DLA Piper’s 2026 GDPR Survey, revealing that Ireland remains Europe’s leading enforcer, with €4.04bn in cumulative fines since 2018. The report highlights a 22% surge in breach notifications across Europe, growing regulatory scrutiny of transparency, security and international transfers, and important case law shaping non‑material damage claims.
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Stephanie Ford, Director – Investment Management Regulation, Deloitte explores the European Commission’s ambitious Market Integration and Supervision Package (MISP), a major reform aimed at tackling fragmentation in EU capital markets. The article breaks down the proposed changes to UCITS, AIFMD, MiFID II and 14 key regulations, including the introduction of passporting upon authorisation, an EU‑wide depositary passport, harmonised marketing rules, and streamlined cross‑border distribution.
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Steven Roberts, Vice‑Chair of the DP&IS Working Group, discusses his newly published book Data Protection for Business: Compliance, Governance, Reputation and Trust. He explores the rapid evolution of data privacy, the impact of AI, emerging legislative complexity, and the growing need for continuous training and iterative improvement. Steven also highlights the biggest challenges facing Irish organisations in 2026 from AI governance to cybersecurity and shares practical steps to build a culture of accountability rather than “tick‑box compliance.”
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Derek Lawler, Compliance Policy & Governance Manager, An Post and member of Compliance Institute’s Consumer Protection Working Group breaks down the Central Bank of Ireland’s Regulatory and Supervisory Outlook 2026, outlining the key risks shaping the year ahead, from geopolitical volatility and cyber threats to AI‑driven transformation and climate risk. The article highlights the Central Bank’s five cross‑sector priorities, including operational resilience, consumer protection, and embedding the revised CPC by March 2026.
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As always, we would like to thank you for your ongoing support and Compliance Institute membership.
If you have any ideas on how we can further support those working in the compliance industry, or if there is a topic you would like to see covered in our ICQ Magazine, please send us an email on [email protected] and we will do our best to make it happen.
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