The long-awaited Procurement Act is scheduled to come into force in February next year promising a more flexible regime. Professor Albert Sanchez-Graells picks out some of the challenges it will pose for those working in public-sector procurement. After a recently announced 4-month delay to its ‘go live’ date, the Procurement Act 2023 is now due…
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Sponsored by decoded.legal and Colt Technology Services A competition to hear ideas from students and prospective trainees on how the law can embrace sustainability principles. The challenge we set: Which legal, environmental, social, or governance issue can be resolved with improved technology and how? The DragonsOur Dragons are experts in the field of technology, ESG, and…
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We are absolutely delighted to share the news that SCL President Professor Richard Susskind OBE KC (Hon) has been appointed Special Envoy for Justice and Artificial Intelligence by the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC. In his new role, Prof Susskind will be responsible for supporting the 56 Commonwealth countries in achieving Sustainable…
Among other things, the EDPB adopted an Opinion on the notion of main establishment. During its latest plenary, the EDPB adopted an Opinion on the notion of main establishment and on the criteria for the application of the One-Stop-Shop mechanism, following a request under Article 64(2) GDPR by the French data protection authority. The Opinion…
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The UK government has published its response to its AI White Paper, which was published last year. It set out initial proposals to develop a “pro-innovation regulatory framework” for AI. The proposed framework outlined five cross-sectoral principles for the UK’s regulators to interpret and apply within their remits. The government also proposed a new central…
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The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill may be under threat, as the government has approved a carry over extension. The business for 7 February stated: “Up to 90 minutes after the commencement of proceedings on the Business of the House (Today) motion (if that motion is agreed to)…(Secretary Michelle Donalan) That the period on…
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Ben Evans takes a critical look at recent UK and EU developments in Amazon’s acquisition of iRobot….
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While “scoring” is permitted only under certain conditions, the prolonged retention of information relating to the granting of a discharge from remaining debts is contrary to the GDPR….
UK law Automated Vehicles Bill receives first reading in House of Lords The Automated Vehicles Bill has received its first reading in the House of Lords. It aims to provide a new safety framework aimed at ensuring clear liability for the user, set the safety threshold for legal self-driving and establish an in-use regulatory scheme…