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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
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2023

CMA publishes a report on consumer protection in green heating and insulation sector | CAP releases guidance on the presentation
Artificial intelligence

Facial recognition and data protection: new guidelines in the European Union

The European Data Protection Board takes a step towards a Union-wide legal framework for facial recognition technologies
Retail and Consumer

Polish watchdog investigates practices in the fast-moving consumer goods sector

Businesses face new legal challenges over dark patterns practices and need to take notice of consumer protection regulations
Artificial intelligence

What is the status of EU, UK and international regulation of artificial intelligence?

The European Parliament vote this week on AI laws comes amid extensive international discussion on its future regulation

Future-proofing supply chains

MOVEit ransomware attack highlights importance of managing supply-chain cyber risks

UK and international breaches are a timely reminder that organisations need to properly assess supply chain security
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

Wireless Infrastructure Strategy maps role for the future of telecoms in the UK

What is the background to the UK government strategy, its main measures and its potential implications?
Artificial intelligence

Rise of the machines: AI is opening up a new front in the war on cyber crime

All new technologies create opportunities for criminals and it is a constant race to stay ahead of the latest threats

General purpose AI systems and foundational models: future obligations for commercialisation in Spain

These obligations will require substantial investments in regulatory compliance