Data Protection Commission asked for extra €4m in funding for new hires and AI fallout

The Data Protection Commission (DPC) asked for an extra €4 million in funding to hire new staff and manage potential fallout 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.

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.

It also said there was a growing expectation of them of “proportionate, timely and effective enforcement” in dealing with big tech companies and others.

In a letter to the Department of Justice in July, the DPC said it was looking for a €32.4 million budget for 2025 which included an extra €2.8 million for pay and just over €1.2 million for non-pay expenditure.

However, the allocation announced in Budget 2025 ended up being €29 million.

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