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IT and data

UK international data transfer agreements laid before Parliament

Businesses relieved of uncertainty regarding data transfers outside of the UK as the ICO signals that agreements are almost finalised
Online Safety

Online Safety Bill: changes to watch out for

Potential amendments could mean that the Bill is about to get even more complex and controversial
Regulatory Outlook

Regulatory Outlook | January 2022

Welcome to our Regulatory Outlook. This revamped version of the Regulatory Outlook provides you with high-level summaries of important forthcoming
IT and data

Inbox advertising and the need for prior user consent

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that the insertion of advertising messages in users' inboxes in
IT and data

Random Audit of Security Measures by Bavarian Supervisory Authority

The Bavarian Supervisory Authority ( Bayerisches Landesamt für Datenschutzaufsicht , BayLDA) has established a new department responsible for audits
Blockchain

Law Commission concludes English law supports smart contracts

Businesses can take comfort that smart contract technology can create legally binding agreements, but should be aware of remaining areas
Corporate

Predictions 2022: What could be in store for US and international business?

Businesses will be readying themselves for growth and transformation in a year in which the world hopes to move on
Digitalisation

Digitalisation | Five legal and regulatory predictions for 2022

As another year gets underway, and digitalisation continues to transform businesses across all sectors, we offer five predictions for tech
Sustainable disruption: 12 decarbonising technologies for cities

Managing legal risk from IoT systems in business premises

As the Internet of Things proliferates, what are the risks – and opportunities – that businesses should consider regarding the
Blockchain

Singapore cautiously weighs up the future of blockchain

As the world gets to grips with blockchain, what regulatory and industry developments have come with its take up in
Commercial

EDPB consults on GDPR guidelines for international data transfers

Draft guidelines on how territorial scope and international data transfers interact under GDPR will help create greater legal certainty but
Tech, Media and Comms

Osborne Clarke advises Capgemini on the acquisition of Possible Future

Osborne Clarke has advised Capgemini, a world leader in helping companies strategically transform their businesses, on the acquisition of Possible