Question 1

Does NIS2 apply to my Irish business?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the NIS2 deadline in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

How long does the GuardAI compliance assessment take?

Accepted Answer

The GuardAI assessment takes approximately 5 minutes. You answer plain-English questions about your business operations, and the AI instantly calculates your compliance score and generates a prioritised action plan.

Question 4

Is my data stored in the EU?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All GuardAI data is processed and stored within the EU, compliant with GDPR Article 44-49 data transfer restrictions.

Question 5

What is the difference between GDPR and NIS2?

Accepted Answer

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.

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