UK government consults on review of Computer Misuse Act
The government is making three key proposals for legislation….
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HM Treasury and Bank of England consult on digital pound
A digital pound would be a new form of digital money for everyday payment needs….
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Keeper of the keys: How secure are password managers – and should we be worried?
In the wake of the recent LastPass data breach, Sachin Bhatt assesses the safety and reliability of password managers and discusses what more we can do to protect our personal information….
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Court of Appeal upholds appeal regarding fiduciary duties of developers in bitcoin case
The Court of Appeal said that there could be an arguable case that there was a fiduciary duty on bitcoin developers….
Imitating Creators: Prospective governance and mechanisms for identifying AI-generated content
Coran Darling highlights the need to manage the integration use of generative technologies such as Chat GPT….
The weakest link? Contract risk on the blockchain
Jamie Arthur highlights some of the potential pitfalls of offer and acceptance in smart contracts and hints at some ways to mitigate the risks….
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Innovation v Regulation – how might the EU’s AI Act affect the UK’s own AI legislation?
Jacob Gatley reflects on reaction to the EU Artificial Intelligence Act and how it differs to the UK’s current policy approach….
Event Report – SCL Digital Media Group Masterclass 2022
Gerald Brent reports on the Digital Media Masterclass which looked at how technological developments are shaping the legal landscape….
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HM Treasury sets out plans to regulate cryptoassets
It has set out proposals for the UK’s financial services regime for cryptoassets. The consultation ends on 30 April 2023….
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Digital Assets: What is the Law Commission considering?
Simon Deane-Johns summarises the Law Commission’s recent consultation on digital assets – “a veritable textbook on the English law of personal property” – and gives a personal angle on some of the proposals put forward….
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