The NCSC estimates 3,500–6,000 Irish entities will fall under NIS2 alone — and GDPR and the AI Act reach almost every business. Is yours one of them? Once transposed, non-compliance can mean fines up to €10M and personal liability for management.
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|---|---|---|
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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. The NCSC estimates roughly 3,500–6,000 Irish entities will be in scope, up from ~120 under NIS1.
The EU deadline was October 2024, but Ireland has not yet transposed NIS2. The National Cyber Security Bill is before the Oireachtas, and the Minister for Justice expects transposition to be notified by end of 2026. Once in force, fines reach €10M or 2% of global turnover, with personal liability for management.
Approximately 5 minutes. You answer plain-English questions about your business and instantly get your compliance score with a prioritised action plan.
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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.
DORA enforcement is active now. NIS2 transposition is expected in 2026.
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