Generative AI is driving a rise in privacy complaints to Ireland's Data Protection Commission and is making those complaints more complex, according to Graham Doyle.

The remarks were made at a Brussels conference, reflecting a broader trend affecting other authorities facing similar pressure from AI-related privacy issues.

Besides increasing volume, AI is aiding individuals in exercising their data protection rights.

The article notes a cross-border relevance, as MLex highlights that regulators beyond Ireland are experiencing comparable dynamics with AI-driven complaints.

Doyle expects Ireland's data protection complaint volumes to reach a record level in 2026, with AI accounting for most of the increase.