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AI in recruitment: ICO publishes recommendations
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published the outcomes from a number of consensual audits it conducted on the use of AI tools in recruitment in its audit outcomes report (Report). The ICO concluded that there were “considerable... Read more
Who’s responsible for what? EDPB’s opinion on the responsibilities of controllers and processors
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted an Opinion on the split of controller and processor responsibilities and the implications for their contractual arrangements. This reflects, in the main, a one-size-fits-all approach, with... Read more
AI Regulation Update: New EU Product Liability Directive Approved by Commission
AI regulation in the EU was never just about the EU AI Act – the AI Act was part of a package that included a new AI Liability Directive and an updated Product Liability Directive . While the future of the former is unclear, the latter was... Read more
New winds blowing: Bank of England publishes speech on AI and financial stability
Last week the Bank of England (the Bank) published a speech delivered by Sarah Breeden, the Bank’s Deputy Governor for Financial Stability, on the impact of artificial intelligence on financial stability. Particularly interesting, from our... Read more
UK data reform presses ahead: Data (Use and Access) Bill introduced to UK Parliament
Last week the Data (Use and Access) Bill (Data Bill) was published, being the most recent bill to be introduced to the UK Parliament to reform data laws - the previous attempt in the form of the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (DPDI... Read more
Are you ready for NIS2 – new EU cyber law applies from 18 October
New European cyber law NIS2 must be implemented at local member state level by 18 October. Do you know if you are in scope (and if you are, what you need to do to comply)? We will help you understand who is in scope, the new rules... Read more
FCA launches new 'AI Lab' for financial services sector
The FCA has launched a new ‘AI Lab’, seeking to support innovators as they develop new AI solutions while deepening its own understanding of the risks and opportunities AI presents to the financial services sector. The AI Lab has four components:... Read more
A "vote of confidence": the UK government welcomes a spate of investment in UK data centres
The UK government has welcomed plans from four operators to invest £6.3 billion in UK data centre infrastructure, announced on Monday as part of the government’s International Investment Summit, as a “vote of confidence” in the UK. Speaking... Read more
Following in the UK’s footsteps? Towards a Digital Fairness Act in the EU
Earlier this month, the European Commission published its long-awaited report on its Digital Fairness ‘Fitness Check’, where it evaluated three key EU consumer law Directives to establish whether they remain fit for purpose in the digital... Read more
Ofcom announces updated timelines for Online Safety Act implementation
Ofcom has published an updated timetable outlining its plans for the implementation of the Online Safety Act (‘OSA’), with new duties on online services due to kick in from March 2025. Who does the OSA apply to? The OSA captures two key... Read more
TCS v DBS – Quickfire contracting tips for commercial lawyers
Digital transformation projects often carry a high level of risk, with much scope to go wrong. Several high-profile issues organisations have faced with key digital suppliers in recent months (such as the AT&T v Broadcom dispute – blog... Read more
Revolutionising Regulation: The UK’s New Innovation Office Takes Centre Stage
Commitments to boost investment and innovation in the UK were central to the Labour party’s manifesto, as we wrote about in our previous blog. Now, the Labour party looks to deliver on some of these promises, with this week’s investment summit... Read more
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