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Blockchain

Should blockchain's decentralised autonomous organisations be regulated or unregulated?

Crypto 'community in action' clubs are raising legal issues around regulation, liability, tax optimisation and contract
Digital Regulation

Liability of online platforms under the EU's proposed Digital Services Act

The Digital Services Act, which is in its final stages before enactment, will impose new duties on online platforms and
IT and data

UK government outlines data protection reform proposals following consultation

What are the main areas of reform for the UK's data protection regime and how will they affect business?

Urban Mobility

Data use fuels fundamental debates for the future of mobility as a service 'smart' transport

The need to share transportation data raises a range of legal issues around ownership, anonymity, consent and aggregation
The Built Environment

Is consent the hallmark of ethical data use in a real estate context?

As the world we live, work and play in becomes ever smarter and more digital, the property sector has a
Data-driven business models

Data pooling and data integration in groups of companies​

There are various stages in the life-cycle of a dataset. First, the dataset must be created, whether this is achieved
Data-driven business models

Data law landscapes beyond Europe

European businesses with an appetite for global growth cannot afford to ignore the data law landscape in other markets. Regulation
Data-driven business models

Trust and Legal Certainty for the data-driven Economy? A look into the EU Data Governance Act

The EU sees a bright future for a European data economy. The ambition of the Data Governance Act (DGA) is
Data-driven business models

Cybersecurity – Are you prepared? Some thoughts on cybersecurity governance

For many European companies, a cyber attack is inevitable. The question is not if, but when and how the company
Data-driven business models

How to respond to a ransomware attack – an illustrative example

Cyber attacks have become a fact of life. They are a persistent and real risk for any business, with the
Data-driven business models

Regulating data-powered artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an increasingly powerful and pervasive tool being used to boost productivity across all sectors. Data is
Retail and Consumer

Alternative payment methods offer value for the UK retail sector

New financial services products can help retailers and shoppers choose how goods and services are paid for online and in-store