Fiona Phillips, guest editor of our Cybersecurity special issue and chair of the SCL Cybersecurity Group, stresses the importance of cyber for lawyers and for wider society As Chair of the Cybersecurity and Law Committee for the Society for Computers and Law, I am honoured to introduce this special edition devoted to one of the…
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Mark Ryan of SES Secure maps the use of software escrow to some of the requirements proposed in the Cyber Security & Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill…
UK law UK government publishes progress report on copyright and AI The government has published a progress statement about its work to date on copyright and AI. The statement also explains the steps it is taking to prepare a report on the use of copyright works in the development of AI systems; and an economic…
The European Commission has issued its much debated Digital Omnibus. Its core proposals aim to streamline rules on AI, cybersecurity and data. While aimed at simplifying the rules, it could end up making things more complex, particularly with the uncertain timing of the rules on high-risk AI systems coming into force. It also gives the AI Office more…
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No UK AI regulation Bill imminent On 17 November 2025, Lord Holmes asked the UK government in the House of Lords when they will publish their consultation on artificial intelligence legislation, and when a bill will be introduced. The Minister, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, responding said “the government does not speculate on legislation…
The Office for Budget Responsibility estimates that a cyber-attack on critical national infrastructure could temporarily increase borrowing by over £30 billion – equivalent to 1.1% of GDP. The UK government has also published research which shows the average cost of a significant cyber-attack in the UK is now over £190,000. This amounts to around £14.7…
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UK law Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 2025 laid The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has laid the draft Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) (Amendment) (No 2) Regulations 2024 in parliament under sections 2(6), 6(4) and 77(5)…
The Home Office consulted on introducing legislation to counter ransomware and meet three main objectives: The proposals fell under three main headings: It has now issued its response to that consultation. It says that overall, the consultation responses demonstrated strong support for the implementation of a new mandatory reporting system. The government will continue to…
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UK law CMA consults on pricing under the DMCC Act The CMA is consulting on draft guidance for businesses on the price transparency provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 which is very relevant for online pricing. The guidance details:what an invitation to purchase is; what pricing information needs to be included…
UK law Data (Use and Access) Bill finally passes through Parliament and heads for Royal of Assent The Data (Use and Access) Bill finally completed its passage through the UK parliament on 11 June 2025. It was the third attemot at data protection reform in the UK and this final attempt was subject to a…