Data Protection Commission sought extra €4m to hire staff to manage AI threat

In a pre-budget submission, the DPC said its role was becoming ever 'more complex' due to the impact of AI and other fast-developing technologies.

The Data Protection Commission (DPC) asked for an extra €4m in funding to hire new staff and manage any potential fall-out from AI (artificial intelligence) being trained using people’s personal information.

The DPC said it was facing an uphill battle in hiring suitably qualified employees, especially for legal and technology roles while competing with the private sector.