The EU Web Accessibility Directive was signed into Irish law on 23 September 2020 and requires that public bodies ensure their websites and mobile apps comply with internationally recognised accessibility standards.The Irish Computer Society (ICS), in partnership with the National Disability Authority (NDA), is holding a series of 3 information seminars and 3 follow up training webinars on the Directive. The series is relevant to all public ...
Monday, September 20th
Thanks to everyone who responded to our survey on the topics you wished to see covered at DP Conference 2021. We have included the most popular items in our 2021 agenda. We now wish to gain your views on data protection challenges you and your organisation currently face and topics you would like us to cover in 2021. We prepared a short survey, which includes only 5 questions ...
Tuesday, December 1st
Up to 100% funding is now available for our Certificate in Business Analysis course via Sprigboard+ in January 2021.The Level 8 course is for anyone who wants to advance and certify their skills in this important and growing area.The course is currently being run completely online - meaning you can join from anywhere in the country.Many people across Ireland have been made redundant or ...
Friday, November 20th
Listen back to our webinar on the implications of the recent Schrems II ruling and what this means for the legitimacy of international data flows. Thank you to guest speakers Martin Sloan from Brodies LLP and Trace Founder, Sorcha Lorimer. The webinar includes thoughts and independent opinions on International data flows: background & Standard Contractual Clauses Schrems II ruling: a recap and update Brexit and ...
Friday, November 20th
Register now for free Web Accessibility training for anyone involved in creating web content and electronic documents.This module focuses on the methods to create and manage digitally accessible files in line with The EU Web Accessibility Directive 2016/2102, using MS Word, PowerPoint, and PDF.We limit the number of people on this course to ensure all attendees can engage with the presenter, ask questions, ...
Friday, November 20th
A new report from the Irish Computer Society highlights a real gap in Irish Boards’ oversight of cyber resilience in their organisations. The report identifies three key areas:Capability & Confidence 1 in 5 report that they are either not discussing Cyber Resilience at all, or are not being briefed about ongoing developments 4 in 5 have not participated in any testing of cyber incident response plans in the ...
Monday, November 9th
The Irish Computer Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Cleary to the position of ICS Secretary General.Mary brings valued expertise and experience of representing the IT profession in Ireland, particularly at a European level. Mary is Chair of the CEN standardisation committee, Digital Competences and IT Professionalism, and Chair of the Irish National Coalition of the European Commission’s Digital ...
Wednesday, October 28th
The Data Protection Commission published new guidelines on the processing of customer data for Covid-19 contact tracing purposes.As we move forward in the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, one of the recommended measures is for certain businesses to take contact details from customers and retain them for one month in the event that someone becomes ill and contact tracing by the health authorities is ...
Tuesday, September 15th
“People should be the owners of their own health data” is the recommendation from a recent examination carried out by the Irish Platform for Patients Organisations, Science and Industry (IPPOSI) During six sessions organised by IPPOSI, 'jurors' cross-examined the evidence and deliberated together to arrive at a “verdict” on who should have access to their health information and for what purposes. The 25 strong jury ...
Wednesday, September 22nd
Irish Computer Society Council Member and Vice President Declan Brady has been appointed Deputy President of CEPIS – the Council of European Professional Informatics Societies. Declan is a chartered IT professional with over 25 years’ experience. He also has considerable experience as an international representative of the ICS, having been a member of CEPIS Executive Committee since 2003 as well as chair of the CEPIS Task Force ...
Wednesday, September 22nd
The EU Web Accessibility Directive was signed into Irish law on 23 September 2020 and requires that public bodies ensure their websites and mobile apps comply with internationally recognised accessibility standards.The Irish Computer Society (ICS), in partnership with the National Disability Authority (NDA), is holding a series of 3 information seminars and 3 follow up training webinars on the Directive. The series is relevant to all public ...
Monday, September 20th
Adult Literacy for Life Strategy Launch Earlier this month, the government launched its Adult Literacy for Life - 10 year Adult Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Strategy. The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital landscape and brought technology to the forefront of all aspects of day-to-day life, yet as the strategy details almost 1 in 2 (47%) adults in Ireland lack basic digital skills. This lack of skills ...
Wednesday, September 8th