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IT and data

Biden paves way for EU-US Data Privacy Framework and UK-US adequacy agreement

Is post-Schrems II legal certainty on the horizon for transatlantic data processing?
Digitalisation

EU proposes new approach to liability for artificial intelligence systems

Claimants would be supported with rights to disclosure of information and presumptions of causality
Digitalisation

Proposal for a Directive on Artificial Intelligence Liability – Facilitations for Victims and Obligations to Disclose Documentation

On 28 September 2022, the European Commission published a proposal for a Directive on Artificial Intelligence Liability (exact title: “Directive
Tech, Media and Comms

France makes parental controls mandatory on internet-connected devices

The legislation is the latest move in France to protect minors and make it easier for parents to block online
Regulatory Outlook

Data protection | Regulatory Outlook September 2022

Major delay to the UK's Data Protection and Digital Information Bill | ICO publishes its ICO25 strategic plan | Children
Regulatory Outlook

Cyber security | Regulatory Outlook September 2022

DCMS publishes policy paper exploring the organisational experiences of cyber security breaches | Fact sheet on government amendments to the
Digital Regulation

Draft Bill to amend the Spanish Gambling Act and doubts on the constitutionality of the text

While the Draft Bill to amend the current Spanish Gambling Act is still in process, the Spanish Supreme Court is
Blockchain

What is the Ethereum 'Merge' and how will it make blockchain greener?

'The Merge' will significantly decarbonise the infrastructure for many blockchain applications, such as crypto assets, NFTs and DeFi systems
Financial Services

New data and reporting rules as the FCA revamps the appointed representative regime

What steps do principals need to take to get up to speed with the new UK procedural requirements?
Financial Services

FCA improves its appointed representative regime amid UK consumer-harm concerns

The changes will specify more precisely a principal's responsibility for and oversight of ARs and what this means in practice
Urban Dynamics

Smart cities pose 'fit for purpose' questions for data regulation

The EU and UK need to balance the protection of individual rights and allowing for innovation in data-intense environments
Regulatory and compliance

UK government formalises data protection reform following consultation

Changes to existing privacy framework proposed in Data Protection and Digital Information Bill