UK law Data Protection Act 2018 (Code of Practice on Artificial Intelligence and Automated Decision-Making) Regulations 2026 made The Data Protection Act 2018 (Code of Practice on Artificial Intelligence and Automated Decision-Making) Regulations 2026 SI 2016/425 have been made. They require the Information Commissioner to prepare a code of practice on the processing of personal…
UK law Online Safety (CSEA Content Reporting by Regulated User-to-User Service Providers) Regulations 2026 made The Online Safety (CSEA Content Reporting by Regulated User-to-User Service Providers) Regulations SI 2026/268 have been made. They come into force on 7 April 2026 and set out the legal requirements for services to comply with the child sexual exploitation…
UK law Business and Trade Committee holds inquiry on AI, business and the future of the workforce The House of Commons Business and Trade Select Committee is holding an inquiry into AI to better understand the opportunities and costs for businesses and the workforce, and to make recommendations on government priorities. It says that AI…
UK law Civil Justice Council consults on use of AI in court documents The CJC has issued an interim report and consultation on using AI to prepare court documents. It says that AI can be very beneficial but there are risks. In Ayinde v The London Borough of Haringey [2025] EWHC 1383 (Admin), Dame Victoria…
Ofcom has issued an update on its work to implement the Media Act 2024. The Act is the first major update to UK media legislation for 20 years and has introduced new rules, modernised many of the existing ones, and reflects significant changes in audience habits, with on-demand platforms, streamers, and connected devices now central…
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UK law Financial Services Regulation Committee holds inquiry on stablecoins in the UK The House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Commission is holding an inquiry on the development of, and proposed regulatory response to, stablecoins in the UK. In particular, the inquiry will examine the extent to which stablecoins might disrupt the traditional models of…
Ben Evans takes a timely comparative look at the approaches of the EU and Türkiye to digital sovereignty, with a focus on cloud computing….
UK law GDS and DSIT publish guidelines for preparing government datasets for AI use The Government Digital Service and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology have published initial guidance on preparing government datasets for use in AI applications. The guidance provides the initial guidelines for releasing government datasets for AI applications and sets out…
The European Commission has proposed a Digital Networks Act (DNA) to modernise, simplify and harmonise EU rules on connectivity networks. The DNA proposal will replace the 2018 EU Electronic Communications Code. The Commission says that the current rules must be updated to help operators to invest into rolling out advanced fibre and mobile networks. High-capacity…