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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
Brexit

How the UK regulates sectors and markets: five new principles

The government has set out principles based on a sovereign approach, leading from the front, proportionality, what works and high
Real estate

'All reasonable endeavours': what does it mean?

High Court decision suggests that 'all reasonable endeavours' goes well beyond reasonable endeavours
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Medical device advertising in Italy: is authorisation by the Ministry of Health still required?

Italian Ministry of Health departs from harmonised EU regulatory framework on advertising medical devices by continuing authorisation regime
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

Is the gender divide closing in Europe's tech sector?

Women-led tech businesses and those with a female focus are enjoying increased funding but the venture and technology industries still
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
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

How the 'green' cloud is powering sustainable tech and cloud services

The reduction of cloud-based processing's carbon footprint to zero depends on environmentally conscious system design and supply chain management
Regulatory and compliance

New EU initiative on consumer 'right to repair'

Consultation offers opportunity to inform future legislative proposals as new right will have immense impact on businesses selling into EU
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
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
Regulatory and compliance

UK government signals shape of upcoming public procurement reforms

A response to the consultation on a new public procurement regime outlines significant changes that will be introduced in 2023