UK Knowledge Collection | Student landlords, the Budget and pensions, and AI and data

The Renters' Rights Act, which received royal assent last month, significantly overhauls the regulatory regime for the private rental sector. It has a particular impact on the student accommodation market, as landlords for students in purpose-built blocks are subject to different rules than those with students in houses of multiple occupation and in other property types. Our Insight looks at the new rules, their commercial implications, and at how landlords can prepare. 

The much-anticipated Autumn Budget will take place on Wednesday. Our pensions team will be hosting a webinar focusing on what the chancellor's announcements could mean in practice for trustees and employers.

Next week, our data experts will discuss the relationship between AI and cyber security practices, including contractual considerations for businesses, and  next month the team will report AI-related highlights from regulators and legislators, following the ICO's Data Protection Practitioners' Conference and IAPP Europe Congress. Our GDPR for HR update this month also considers AI, and the barriers to its adoption in the workplace.  

Recent Insights

English Court of Appeal limits use of interim FRAND licence declarations in SEP disputes

The decision will be welcome news for standard essential patent owners, with clearer guidance on what behaviour amounts to bad faith and the availability of interim licence declarations. However, in some respects, it raises more questions than it answers.
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What does the Renters' Rights Act mean for purpose-built student accommodation and other student landlords in England?

New tenancies in PBSAs will be exempted from the assured periodic tenancy regime, with HMO operators to have a new "no fault" possession ground and tighter letting windows.
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GDPR for HR

This edition looks at mitigating risk of accidental breaches when responding to data subject access requests, AI engagement, and sharing pseudonymised data.
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International regulatory headwinds: how general counsel can navigate uncertainty in Europe

What practical approaches can legal teams adopt to prepare for the unknown, stay agile and support their long-term priorities?
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UK Public Service Pensions Update

A round-up of developments relevant to the Local Government Pension Scheme and other public service pension schemes.
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Events

Dipping into Data | AI and cyber security

27 November | 16:00-16:30
The impact of AI on cyber security, with a focus on the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill.
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Pensions Coffee Break

10 December | 11:00-12:00
The webinar will focus on the Autumn Budget's implications for pension trustees and employers, as well as providing an update on recent case law and ombudsman's decisions.
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Dipping into Data | Key AI takeaways from the latest conferences

16 December | 16:00-16:30
Catch up on the latest AI insights from the ICO's Data Protection Practitioners' Conference and IAPP Europe Congress.
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Construction Disputes Annual Review

29 January | One London Wall | 08:30-11:30
Practical, case-based updates on key dispute themes and an interactive workshop on applying lessons to live projects, with networking breakfast.
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