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Banking and finance

Is Quincecare retired or restrained by the UK Supreme Court's unanimous decision?

The ruling in Philipp v Barclays found that the bank did not owe a duty to its customer in authorised
IT and data

What does the new Data Privacy Framework adequacy decision mean for US data flows?

EU and UK companies transferring personal data should check if their US data importers certify under the new framework
Digitalisation

Neurotechnology advances pose discriminatory and privacy risks, warns the UK's ICO

The global brain-monitoring technology market could be worth $17.1bn by 2026 but will bring ethical and legal challenges
Blockchain

What are the implications of the EU Data Act for smart contract operators?

EU policymakers finalise long-anticipated new data rules that have far-reaching significance for smart contracts
Dark patterns in Poland

Dark patterns continue to pose dangers in Poland and the EU's e-commerce sector

Consumers should not be subject to deceptive design during online shopping
Financial Services

European Commission introduces proposal for an open finance framework

A draft Open Finance Act's framework for financial data access builds on 'open banking' rules: what are its main elements?

Regulatory Outlook

Data Protection | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2023

Update on UK data protection reform | UK and US announce Atlantic Declaration | ICO publishes report on neurotechnology
Financial Services

Marketing cryptoassets in the UK? Prepare for new rules this autumn

The UK regulator has confirmed near-final rules governing how firms can promote cryptoassets from 8 October 2023
Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2023

General Product Safety Regulation enters into force | Council of the EU adopt position on new Product Liability Directive |
Regulatory Outlook

Cyber security | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2023

NCSC expands scope of Cyber Incident Response scheme | Victims named as MOVEit incident negotiation deadline passes | International advisory
Sustainable disruption: 12 decarbonising technologies for cities

Decarbonising technologies for cities: case studies of Barcelona, Delhi and Paris

As the world races towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, cities are at the forefront of this movement. With over
Life Sciences and Healthcare

UK gives guidance for manufacturers on reporting adverse SaMD incidents

Businesses should consult the guidelines and familiarise themselves with the issues to report and systems to implement