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Cyber security | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2026

NCSC issues alert to UK organisations over conflict in Middle East | DSIT publishes survey on cyber security behaviours of
Regulatory Outlook

Artificial intelligence | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2026

UK government position on copyright and AI | Lords Communications and Digital Committee calls on government to reject opt-out model
Intellectual property

Opted out: UK government moves away from preferred position on AI and copyright following report

No concrete policy decisions made; wide text and data mining copyright exception with opt-out no longer preferred approach; more information
Life Sciences and Healthcare

EU drug agency proposes permanent clinical trial flexibility framework for crisis times

Expedited approvals, remote monitoring and decentralised elements anchor proposed EU trial rules for emergencies
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Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

New cryptoassets regulatory regime expected for the UK in 2027 | FCA launches Mills Review into how AI will reshape
Regulatory Outlook

Artificial intelligence | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

UK: AI Opportunities Action Plan: one year on | AI and copyright: recent comments from the government | New criminal
Regulatory Outlook

Cyber security | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

European Commission proposes new cybersecurity package | UK and Japan launch strategic cyber partnership | UK government publishes ambassador scheme
Regulatory Outlook

Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

UK: Online safety and age assurance | UK government to consult on social media ban for children | Online Safety
Data protection and privacy regulation

UK ICO explains the Data (Use and Access) Act's new data protection complaints requirements

With less than six months until new obligations take effect, guidance offers controllers practical steps for compliance
Games and interactive entertainment

Hands off the gold: what the UK Property (Digital Assets) Act holds for in-game 'items' and digital accounts

The interactive entertainment industry is focusing on questions around legal property and on its contractual provisions
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Draft EU medtech revisions adjust importer and distributor roles to support supply chain resilience

Digital obligations, leaner repackaging rules and new shortage reporting tools may evolve supply chain responsibilities
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Data-driven digital health businesses challenged with balancing AI advances and tighter regulation in 2026

Hyper-personalisation, data interoperability and AI are among 2025's fast-evolving areas to continue to watch this year