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What is AI and why is it topical?
Whilst there is no universal definition of what constitutes artificial intelligence, at its core, AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn like humans. This encompasses the ability to reason, learn from experience, understand complex concepts, interact with their environment and look to solve problems.
Read moreRegulation of AI - raising the trillion dollar bAIby - introduction
As with any new technology, existing data protection and privacy, intellectual property, competition, product liability, data security and consumer laws apply to its application in each jurisdiction. This has thrown up a number of important and newsworthy issues and considerations for AI developers and providers, legislators, consumers and rights holders. There are also several sets of high profile legal proceedings both decided and ongoing in several jurisdictions. These issues and legal proceedings are discussed in other sections of this AI Guide.
Read moreCyber_Bytes Issue 63
Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our regular round-up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreData dispatch - April 2024
Welcome to the fourth edition of Data Dispatch from the Data Advisory team at RPC. Our aim is to provide you on a regular basis with an easy-to-digest summary of key developments in data protection law.
Read moreSnapshots Spring 2024
A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer.
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 62
Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our regular round-up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreCyber_Bytes Issue 61
Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our regular round-up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreCyber_bytes - Issue 60
Welcome to Cyber_bytes, our regular round-up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreData dispatch - January 2024
Welcome to the third edition of Data Dispatch from the Data Advisory team at RPC. Our aim is to provide you on a monthly basis with an easy-to-digest summary of key developments in data protection law.
Read moreData dispatch - December 2023
Welcome to the second edition of Data Dispatch from the Data Advisory team at RPC. Our aim is to provide you on a monthly basis with an easy-to-digest summary of key developments in data protection law.
Read moreSnapshots Winter 2023
A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer.
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 59
Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our regular round-up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 58
Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our regular round-up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreData dispatch - October 2023
Welcome to the first edition of Data Dispatch from the Data Advisory team at RPC. Our aim is to provide you on a monthly basis with an easy-to-digest summary of key developments in data protection law.
Read moreSnapshots Autumn 2023
A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer.
Read moreNew data bridge to allow for UK-US data transfers
How will the recently approved data bridge impact transfers of personal data from the UK to the US?
Read moreUK ICO publishes draft biometric data and technologies guidance for public consultation
What are the key considerations which the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) proposes organisations should be aware of when implementing biometric recognition systems?
Read moreUK ICO and CMA release joint position paper on harmful design in digital markets
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?
Read moreNew Development: Updated ICO guidance on “likely to be accessed by children”
Following consultation, the ICO has updated its guidance “Likely to be accessed’ by children – FAQs, list of factors and case studies”.
Read moreUK ICO publishes joint statement on data scraping and the protection of privacy
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?
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 57
Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our regular round-up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreChanges to the One Stop Shop
In July 2023 the European Commission issued a Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down additional procedural rules relating to the enforcement of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (the 'GDPR' Regulations).
Read moreRansoms and Sanctions and Fines (oh my!)
Ransomware attacks are happening all the time. Just the other month, the Cl0p ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in the MOVEit Transfer tool.
Read moreRansoms and Sanctions and Fines (oh my!)
Ransomware attacks are happening all the time. Just the other month, the Cl0p ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in the MOVEit Transfer tool.
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 56
Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our regular round-up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreOfcom faces 30,000 cyber attacks a week, new data reveals
NCSC warn that UK infrastructure and businesses face heightened threat of cyber attacks
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 55
Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our regular round-up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreProperty Digital Rights – A New Revenue Stream in a Digital World
Advances in technology are opening up exciting new frontiers for property owners and managers. Almost two billion people globally use augmented reality (AR) on their mobile phones and nearly 400 million engage in a virtual metaverse reality.
Read moreSnapshots Summer 2023
A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer.
Read moreICO publishes new guidance on privacy in the product design lifecycle
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?
Read moreThe new Data Act and the EU’s vision for non-personal data sharing in Europe
What does the proposed EU Data Act mean for the usage and sharing of non-personal data by businesses?
Read moreEuropean Data Protection Board updates guidance on data breach notifications
How does the recent update to the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) guidance impact data breach notifications for businesses?
Read moreCJEU rules on right to compensation under Article 82 EU GDPR
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)?
Read moreIrish Data Protection Commission decision muddies the water for Meta’s EU-US data transfers
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?
Read moreEU Data Protection Board guidance on international data transfers
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?
Read moreOpinions aplenty on the European Commission’s draft adequacy decision regarding the EU-US Data Privacy Framework
How have the EU law-making institutions reacted to the draft adequacy decision regarding the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF)?
Read moreItalian Data Protection Authority issues fine for use of dark patterns
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?
Read moreICO’s new draft guidance on “likely to be accessed by children” under the Age Appropriate Design Code
When will an online service fall within the scope of the Age Appropriate Design Code?
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 54
Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our regular round-up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 53
Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our regular round-up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 52
Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our regular round-up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreLegislation Empowering the CMA's Digital Markets Unit Introduced into Parliament
The long-anticipated Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (the Bill) has now begun its parliamentary journey following its introduction on 25 April 2023. Described as a "flagship bill" by the CEO of the Competition and Markets Authority (the CMA), the Bill not only introduces major landscape reforms to the UK's consumer protection regime and significant enhancements to the CMA's competition law powers, it also ushers in a new regime for digital markets. The Bill has the potential to be a "watershed moment" in how UK digital markets are regulated.
Read moreSnapshots Spring 2023
A roundup of key legal developments for the modern commercial lawyer.
Read moreICO publishes guidance on compliance of game design with the Children’s Code
What steps can game designers take to ensure their games comply with the Children’s Code?
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 51
Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our regular round-up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 50
Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our regular round-up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
Read moreCloud computing in business: A silver lining?
Cloud computing is a resource that businesses have rapidly adopted as a major step towards completing their digitalisation.
Read moreRPC Law x Web3: Gambling regulations – Don't Play Games of Chance with the Law
This is part of a series of RPC x Web3 articles designed to help Web3 participants and enthusiasts understand their rights in this rapidly evolving space.
Read moreThe right to know who has your personal data (RW v Österreichische Post AG (C-154/21))
In RW v Österreichische Post AG (C-154/21), the European Court of Justice ("ECJ") has provided clarification on the right of access to personal data and information relating to the processing of such data under Article 15(1) of the GDPR.
Read moreCyber_Bytes - Issue 49
Welcome to Cyber_Bytes, our regular round-up of key developments in cyber, tech and evolving risks.
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