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Tech, Media and Comms

Technology, Media, and Communications Annual Review 2024: key themes

AI, digital regulation, M&A and emerging 'inclusive' policies are among the areas of focus for this year's review
Financial Services

UK set to extend variable recurring payments beyond 'me to me' use cases

Expansion due in third quarter may boost greater uptake of the open banking payment method
IT and data

Dutch Data Protection Authority issues new guidance and steps up cookie-banner supervision

Organisations have more clarity on the content and layout of cookie banners but need to check their compliance
Artificial intelligence

What is the latest on the UK government's approach to regulating AI?

The response to the AI white paper confirms no new legislation and a decentralised approach, but what else is planned?
IT and data

Data protection law challenges in Europe when using AI services

Companies must consider the legal challenges, including data protection, posed by AI services such as Microsoft Copilot
IT and data

DORA – New EU cybersecurity law for Crypto

Crypto-assets are digital in their nature, but in many ways resemble traditional assets. In line with the EU's Regulation on
Financial Services

Payment services reform poses challenge for Europe's people platforms, MSPs and payroll companies

Those that have relied on the commercial agent exemption will need to revisit their business models to remain compliant
Financial Services

How AI is regulated in UK financial services today

As technology moves faster than ever, how can the existing regulatory framework address new risks?
IT and data

UK Binding Corporate Rules: are updates a reason to reconsider the 'gold standard' transfer tool?

The ICO's steps to lessen a post-Brexit admin burden with the launch of the UK BCR Addendum may again encourage
Knowledge Notes

What legal developments can businesses in the UK expect in 2024?

Our Knowledge Team looks at what lies ahead for business law
Regulatory Outlook

Products | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

General Product Safety Regulation comes into effect | Right to repair – what's next in 2024? | UK's new International
Regulatory Outlook

Cyber Security | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

Consultation on proposed regulation to improve security of UK data infrastructure | EU Parliament Committee adopts draft report of Cyber