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EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act applies today
The EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act, or ‘DORA’, which contains new EU rules concerning the provision of information and communication technology (ICT) services to regulated financial institutions, applies from today, 17 January 2025. ... Read more
Will you have to report paying a ransom? New UK rules proposed
Ransomware is one of the top concerns keeping CISO’s (and some GCs) awake, and many think that it’s ‘when not if’ in terms of having to manage a ransomware incident. We regularly speak to clients about their approach to ransomware payments and the... Read more
New UK AI plans: Labour throws its hat into the AI ring
Yesterday was a busy day for AI in the UK. Kier Starmer launched the Government’s plan to make the UK a ‘great AI superpower’, publishing both Matt Clifford’s AI Opportunities Action Plan and the Government’s response to it. Within... Read more
AI Development Meets GDPR: Key Takeaways from the EDPB’s Latest Opinion
The EDPB recently adopted Opinion 28/2024, addressing data protection concerns in the development and deployment of AI models. The opinion tackles key questions about AI models trained on personal data, the use of legitimate interests as a legal... Read more
Copyright, general purpose AI and the EU AI Act – insights from the second draft of the GPAI Code
The second draft of the EU’s General Purpose AI Code of Practice (GPAI Code) was published shortly before Christmas. Whilst it is very much still a working draft, it provides helpful insight into what may be expected of providers of general... Read more
Sony v Datel – a “cheat code” for copyright infringement?
On 17 October, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) handed down its decision in Sony v Datel (C-159/23), finding that software which allows players to “cheat” in video games does not infringe copyright, where that software only... Read more
ICO gen AI consultation response: 5 things you need to know
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published its response to its data protection and genAI consultation. While there is plenty to digest in the ICO's 41-page response document, we have extracted five key takeaways. ... Read more
Are we nearly there yet? UK edges closer to finding solutions on copyright and AI
As 2024 draws to a close, AI continues to dominate IP headlines. This week is no exception, with the UK government launching its promised consultation on AI and copyright on Tuesday. This consultation, which will be open until 25 February, is... Read more
Exploring the Future of Legal with Generative AI
Insights from our Generative AI Demo Handbook and client event Generative AI is reshaping the way we think about and deliver legal services. To support our clients in navigating this rapidly changing landscape, our Client & Practice Solutions... Read more
DMCC Act seeks to make consumer protection fit for the digital age
The UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCC Act) received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024, bringing in long-anticipated reforms to UK competition and consumer protection laws which are aimed at forging a UK regulatory framework... Read more
Ofcom open letter clarifies how Online Safety Act will apply to GenAI
On 8 November, Ofcom published an open letter to online service providers clarifying how the UK’s Online Safety Act (‘OSA’) will apply to generative AI and chatbots, following a number of concerning cases of their use. As a brief reminder, the OSA... Read more
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