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Don't Risk a
€10 Million Fine

160,000+ Irish businesses fall within scope of EU regulations taking effect through 2026. Is yours one of them? Once transposed, non-compliance can mean fines up to €10M and personal liability for directors.

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€10M
Max NIS2 Fine
Or 2% global revenue
€20M
Max GDPR Fine
Or 4% global revenue
24hrs
Incident Deadline
NIS2 & DORA mandatory

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GDPR Score
82%
+12%
NIS2 Score
61%
+8%
AI Act
44%
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Overall Risk
63%
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Priority Actions (3 Critical)
CriticalComplete NIS2 risk register documentationNIS2
HighUpdate data processing agreements with suppliersGDPR
MediumSchedule cybersecurity awareness trainingNIS2
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The EU Compliance Crisis

Multiple regulations converging in 2026. Irish businesses face unprecedented compliance burden.

GDPR

Data Protection • Since 2018
  • €20M max fine or 4% global turnover
  • Average 2025 fine: €2.4M (up 340%)
  • Data breach notification: 72 hours
  • DPC enforcement: Active audits in 2026
🎯 Applies to: ANY business handling EU personal data

NIS2

Cybersecurity • Expected 2026
  • €10M max fine or 2% global turnover
  • Incident reporting: 24 hours early warning
  • 18 mandatory measures required
  • Directors personally criminally liable
🎯 Applies to: 160,000+ Irish SMEs in essential/important sectors

AI Act

AI Regulation • Aug 2026
  • €35M max fine or 7% global turnover
  • Risk categorization: 4 levels
  • High-risk AI: conformity assessment required
  • User disclosure obligations mandatory
🎯 Applies to: Any business deploying/using AI systems

DORA

Financial Resilience • ACTIVE Since Jan 2025
  • €10M+ fine or 2% global turnover
  • 5 pillars: ICT risk, third-party, incidents, testing, oversight
  • CBI reporting: 24-hour incident notification
  • Board accountability: mandatory senior mgmt oversight
🎯 Applies to: ALL CBI-regulated banks, credit unions, insurers
Maximum Combined Penalties
€75M+

Non-compliance across all regulations = catastrophic financial damage + criminal prosecution

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GDPRNIS2AI Act
  • 5-Minute Assessments
    AI wizard guides you through compliance checks
  • Instant Action Plans
    Prioritised steps to close compliance gaps
  • PDF Audit Reports
    Download audit-ready compliance documentation
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    Ask compliance questions anytime
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Financial Institution

For banks, credit unions & insurers

DORA Coverage:
  • ICT Risk Management
  • Third-Party Risk Tracking
  • Incident Management & CBI Reporting
  • Resilience Testing Management
  • Board Oversight Dashboards
  • CBI-Aligned Templates
    Pre-built workflows for Central Bank reporting
  • Automated ESA Reporting
    XML generation for regulatory submissions
  • Dublin-Based Support
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GuardAI vs Hiring a Consultant

Why 160,000+ Irish SMEs can't afford the traditional approach.

Feature
GuardAI
Compliance Consultant
Initial gap assessment5 minutes4–8 weeks
CostFrom €29/month€5,000–€50,000+
GDPR + NIS2 + AI Act + DORA✅ All coveredTypically one specialism
Available 24/7✅ Always on❌ Business hours only
Instant action plan✅ ImmediateWeeks of consulting
No extra charge for new regulations✅ Included❌ New engagement required
Irish-specific guidance✅ DPC, CBI alignedDepends on firm
Evidence trail for audits✅ Auto-generatedManual documentation
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Why Irish Businesses Can Trust It

Built on the regulation texts — not marketing claims.

"The free assessment maps your answers against the actual regulation texts — NIS2's 18 mandatory measures, DORA's five pillars, GDPR's core articles — and shows every gap with the article it comes from."

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Built on the regulations themselves
Checkable against the source
GDPR · NIS2 · DORA

"A compliance consultant typically charges €1,200+ per day for a gap analysis. GuardAI's assessment is free, takes about 10 minutes, and gives you the same starting map."

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Consultant-grade starting point
Free assessment
10 minutes

"No fake reviews here — we don't publish testimonials we can't verify. Run the free assessment on your own business and judge the output yourself."

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Honesty policy
Judge it on the report
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Compliance in 3 Simple Steps

No legal expertise required. AI guides you through complex regulations in plain English.

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5-Minute Assessment

Answer plain-English questions. AI analyses against GDPR, NIS2, AI Act or DORA requirements.

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Instant Scoring

Get your compliance score (0–100%) with gap analysis. See exactly where you are vulnerable.

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Action Plan + Support

Download your PDF report with prioritised steps. Chat with AI 24/7 for ongoing guidance.

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EU Regulations Covered
100+
Compliance Checks
5 min
Assessment Time
24/7
AI Expert Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Does NIS2 apply to my Irish business?

NIS2 applies to Irish businesses in 18 essential and important sectors with 50+ employees or €10M+ turnover — including IT services, healthcare, energy, transport, and digital infrastructure. Over 160,000 Irish businesses are estimated to be in scope.

What is the NIS2 deadline in Ireland?

Ireland must transpose NIS2 into national law, with enforcement expected from mid-2026. Non-compliance exposes businesses to fines of up to €10M or 2% of global annual turnover, plus potential criminal liability for directors.

How long does the assessment take?

Approximately 5 minutes. You answer plain-English questions about your business, and the AI instantly calculates your compliance score with a prioritised action plan.

Is my data stored in the EU?

Yes. All GuardAI data is processed and stored within the EU, fully compliant with GDPR data transfer restrictions.

What is the difference between GDPR and NIS2?

GDPR focuses on personal data protection and applies to almost all businesses. NIS2 is a cybersecurity directive requiring risk management, incident reporting, and resilience measures in critical sectors. Most Irish businesses will need to comply with both.

Don't Wait for a Fine

DORA enforcement is active now. NIS2 transposition is expected in 2026.

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