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UK Government sets out proposals for regulation of AI

Published on 10 Oct 2022. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

What are the UK Government’s plans for the future regulation of artificial intelligence (AI)?

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ICO launches AI and Data Protection Toolkit

Published on 28 Jul 2022.

How can those engaged in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems utilise the Information Commissioner’s Office’s AI and data protection risk toolkit (the Toolkit) to better ensure compliance with data protection legislation?

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UK government announces the launch of an AI standards hub

Published on 12 Apr 2022. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

What does the new artificial intelligence (AI) standards hub mean for businesses seeking to develop AI technologies?

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UK authorities consider position of AI in preparation for a new Golden Age of Tech

Published on 09 Jun 2021. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

The question: What direction is the UK taking regarding policies on artificial intelligence (AI)?

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ICO publishes guidance on AI decision making

Published on 02 Nov 2020. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

How can companies comply with data regulation when using AI to make decisions affecting individuals?

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The EU’s new General Product Safety Regulation is set to land in December 2024

Published on 01 Aug 2024. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner and David Cran, Partner, Head of IP & Tech

What do manufacturers and online marketplaces need to think about as the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) comes into force in December 2024?

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Empowering consumers through the EU’s Green Transition Directive

Published on 01 Aug 2024. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner and David Cran, Partner, Head of IP & Tech

What are the enhanced consumers rights arising from the EU’s Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (the Empowering Consumers Directive)?

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Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Regulations: a new security regime for smart devices

Published on 01 Aug 2024. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner and David Cran, Partner, Head of IP & Tech

What does the new cyber security regime mean for “smart” devices in the UK?

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The EU’s Product Liability Directive expands to cover digital technology

Published on 01 Aug 2024. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner and David Cran, Partner, Head of IP & Tech

What changes to civil product liability have been implemented by the European Commission for defective digital products and software?

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The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act becomes law

Published on 01 Aug 2024. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner and David Cran, Partner, Head of IP & Tech

What changes will the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act bring to the consumer protection and competition regulation landscape?

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Online Fraud Charter agreed by largest tech companies

Published on 17 Apr 2024. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

What are the obligations for tech companies that have signed up to the UK’s Online Fraud Charter (the Charter)?

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Collective actions under consumer law: proposed amendments to the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill

Published on 17 Apr 2024. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

Are class actions under consumer protection law likely following the UK’s new DMCC Bill, and if so, what will the impact on businesses be?

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The DMCC Bill: New laws set to ban fake reviews and drip pricing from online shopping

Published on 17 Apr 2024. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

What new laws is the UK Government planning to introduce to tackle fake reviews and unfair fees when it comes to online shopping?

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Platforms with Irish HQs win EU case to follow Irish law

Published on 11 Dec 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

Do platforms have additional regulatory obligations in EU states, even if they don’t have a registered office there?

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Ofcom issues draft guidance and launches consultation on the Online Safety Act 2023

Published on 11 Dec 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

What can platforms expect from Ofcom, as it steps into its new role regulating compliance with the Online Safety Act 2023 (the Act)?

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European consumer group files greenwashing complaint over water bottle recyclability

Published on 11 Dec 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

Will a consumer group complaint about recyclability and the use of green imagery on water bottle packaging be successful in proving a breach of EU regulations against greenwashing? And what will this mean for wider industry using recyclable or recycled packaging?

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Last chance saloon: EU consumers only have one opportunity to withdraw from auto-renewing subscription contracts

Published on 11 Dec 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

When do EU consumers have a right to withdraw from subscription contracts? And how will this differ to the UK’s approach under the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (DMCC)?

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New Development: European Parliament adopts draft report to address the addictiveness of digital platforms

Published on 11 Dec 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

Earlier this year, the European Parliament published a draft report (the Report) on the addictive design of online services and consumer protection.

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UK Government u-turns on phasing out “CE” product safety marking

Published on 25 Oct 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

What product safety marks can be used on products in the UK?

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The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 – a happy new year?

Published on 25 Oct 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

How will the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (the Act) impact UK businesses?

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Government consults on improving price transparency and product information for consumers

Published on 25 Oct 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

What does the UK Government’s consultation on Improving Price Transparency and Product Information for Consumers (the Consultation) signal about online choice architecture, and what businesses should be doing now to avoid the risk of fines next year?

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European Parliament publishes draft report on the addictive design of online services

Published on 24 Oct 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

How is the European Parliament looking to combat the exploitation of psychological vulnerabilities through the addictive design of online services?

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European Commission proposes new rules on repairing defective goods

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

How will the EU’s proposed withdrawal button impact businesses?

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2023 Gambling Act White Paper: The new age of gambling regulation

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

How will the EU’s proposed withdrawal button impact businesses?

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EU proposal for all distance contracts to include a withdrawal button

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

How will the EU’s proposed withdrawal button impact businesses?

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New development – Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

How will the EU’s proposed withdrawal button impact businesses?

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New ICO guidance on direct marketing and regulatory communications

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

When is a regulatory communication (ie a message sent in compliance with a regulator’s request) likely to be considered direct marketing?

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The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill and its impact on digital markets

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

What impact will the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (DMCC), and the new Digital Markets Unit of the Competition and Markets Authority (DMU), have on the regulation of UK digital markets?

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The UK’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill – a first look at the new regime

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

What are they key legislative developments proposed by the first draft of the new UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill?

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2023 Gambling Act White Paper: The new age of gambling regulation

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

How will the EU’s proposed withdrawal button impact businesses?

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New data bridge to allow for UK-US data transfers

Published on 24 Oct 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner and David Cran, Partner, Head of IP & Tech

How will the recently approved data bridge impact transfers of personal data from the UK to the US?

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UK ICO publishes draft biometric data and technologies guidance for public consultation

Published on 24 Oct 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner and David Cran, Partner, Head of IP & Tech

What are the key considerations which the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) proposes organisations should be aware of when implementing biometric recognition systems?

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UK ICO and CMA release joint position paper on harmful design in digital markets

Published on 24 Oct 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner and David Cran, Partner, Head of IP & Tech

What are the impacts of the ICO and CMA joint position paper on “Harmful Design in Digital Markets” and what action should companies take in light of its guidance?

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New Development: Updated ICO guidance on “likely to be accessed by children”

Published on 24 Oct 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner and David Cran, Partner, Head of IP & Tech

Following consultation, the ICO has updated its guidance “Likely to be accessed’ by children – FAQs, list of factors and case studies”.

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UK ICO publishes joint statement on data scraping and the protection of privacy

Published on 24 Oct 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner and David Cran, Partner, Head of IP & Tech

What are the key privacy risks that the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) expects organisations to consider when hosting publicly accessible personal data and how can those privacy risks be mitigated?

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ICO publishes new guidance on privacy in the product design lifecycle

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

What are the key privacy considerations that the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) expects organisations to implement in the design and development of their new products and services?

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The new Data Act and the EU’s vision for non-personal data sharing in Europe

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

What does the proposed EU Data Act mean for the usage and sharing of non-personal data by businesses?

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European Data Protection Board updates guidance on data breach notifications

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

How does the recent update to the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) guidance impact data breach notifications for businesses?

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CJEU rules on right to compensation under Article 82 EU GDPR

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

What must a data subject demonstrate to claim compensation for non-material damage (eg emotional distress/loss of confidence) under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?

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Irish Data Protection Commission decision muddies the water for Meta’s EU-US data transfers

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

What are the implications of the Irish Data Protection Commission’s (IDPC) ruling against Meta for data transfers from the EU/EEA to the US in breach of the EU GDPR?

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EU Data Protection Board guidance on international data transfers

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

How does the recent guidance issued by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) assist businesses in complying with the EU GDPR when carrying out international data transfers?

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Opinions aplenty on the European Commission’s draft adequacy decision regarding the EU-US Data Privacy Framework

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

How have the EU law-making institutions reacted to the draft adequacy decision regarding the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF)?

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Italian Data Protection Authority issues fine for use of dark patterns

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By David Cran, Partner, Head of IP & Tech

How can companies ensure that their websites, apps and other online interfaces comply with regulations restricting the use of dark patterns when collecting consent to the processing of personal data?

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ICO’s new draft guidance on “likely to be accessed by children” under the Age Appropriate Design Code

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Oliver Bray, Senior Partner

When will an online service fall within the scope of the Age Appropriate Design Code?

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