UK law Investigatory Powers Act 2016 codes of practice published Various codes of practice under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 have been published. The codes of practice set out processes and safeguards for several investigatory powers. CMA consults on releasing Google from Privacy Sandbox commitments The Competition and Markets Authority is consulting on releasing Google…
We have teamed up with the LIDC (International League of Competition Law) to share a series of podcasts examining some of the increasingly pressing questions around cloud computing, AI and competition law. Over seven episodes, recorded in November 2024, Ben Evans, Shruti Hiremath and guests will look beyond the current position to identify some of the pressures…
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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…
Camilo Artiga-Purcell, General Counsel at Kiteworks, identifies some of the ever-increasing risks and potential consequences of rushing to use AI in legal practice Picture a partner at a leading UK law firm, racing to finalise a high-stakes merger. With a deadline looming, they turn to a free online AI tool, uploading sensitive deal documents for…
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Amanda Chaboryk, Chris Cartmell, and Stephanie Baker, of PwC, raise some early considerations about the seemingly inevitable spread of agentic AI into legal departments IntroductionArtificial Intelligence (AI) has played an increasingly prominent role within legal, starting as early as the 90’s, when legal databases started incorporating natural language processing to optimise search and retrieval. Leaping…
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The ICO is consulting on new guidance for smart products. It points out that from smart speakers and fitness trackers to Wi-Fi fridges and interconnected air fryers, smart products often collect large amounts of personal information from users, including sensitive information, so manufacturers and developers must ensure their products are designed with data protection in…
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UK law Investigatory Powers Act 2016 codes of practice published Various codes of practice under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 have been published. The codes of practice set out processes and safeguards for several investigatory powers. CMA consults on releasing Google from Privacy Sandbox commitments The Competition and Markets Authority is consulting on releasing Google…
Latin America is an incredibly diverse region. Yet, from the shores of Baja California to the windswept plains of Argentinian Patagonia, it arguably shares more cultural common ground than Europe does as a whole. Despite this, it lacks a unified market zone like the European Union. Where does the region stand on tech and privacy…
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UK law Investigatory Powers Act 2016 codes of practice published Various codes of practice under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 have been published. The codes of practice set out processes and safeguards for several investigatory powers. CMA consults on releasing Google from Privacy Sandbox commitments The Competition and Markets Authority is consulting on releasing Google…
UK law Investigatory Powers Act 2016 codes of practice published Various codes of practice under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 have been published. The codes of practice set out processes and safeguards for several investigatory powers. CMA consults on releasing Google from Privacy Sandbox commitments The Competition and Markets Authority is consulting on releasing Google…
Latin America is an incredibly diverse region. Yet, from the shores of Baja California to the windswept plains of Argentinian Patagonia, it arguably shares more cultural common ground than Europe does as a whole. Despite this, it lacks a unified market zone like the European Union. Where does the region stand on tech and privacy…
Read More… from SCL Podcast “Technology & Privacy Laws Around The World” – Episode 6: Latin America
UK law Investigatory Powers Act 2016 codes of practice published Various codes of practice under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 have been published. The codes of practice set out processes and safeguards for several investigatory powers. CMA consults on releasing Google from Privacy Sandbox commitments The Competition and Markets Authority is consulting on releasing Google…
The Online Safety Act 2023 established the basis for creation of an online safety super-complaints regime. The process will allow for complaints about systemic issues (features or conduct of regulated services) to be raised with the regulator where those issues are, appear to be, or present a material risk of: For the online safety super-complaints…
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An SCL outreach initiative aimed at helping underprivileged 6th form students consider a career in the tech law sector The SCL AI for Schools Programme is an outreach initiative aimed at helping underprivileged 6th form students, who may never have heard of tech law, consider a career in the sector. It has been conceived by…