On 19 June 2025 the Data (Use and Access) Act (the "DUA Act") received Royal Assent and became law in the UK, having been passed by the UK Parliament on 11 June 2025. The DUA Act principally reforms the General Data...more
On 19 June 2025 the Data (Use and Access) Act (the "DUA Act") received Royal Assent and became law in the UK, having been passed by the UK Parliament on 11 June 2025....more
7/7/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Copyright ,
Data Protection ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Machine Learning ,
New Legislation ,
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulation 2003 (PECR). ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Reform ,
UK
The first requirements under the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act come into effect on February 2, 2025, banning the use of AI systems that involve prohibited AI practices and requiring providers and deployers of AI systems...more
2/7/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Data Protection ,
Employee Training ,
EU ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
Innovative Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Professional Development ,
Regulation ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector
Artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies have the potential to revolutionize the financial industry. At the same time, its use introduces new risks that need to be anticipated and addressed. This paper...more
1/24/2025
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Emerging Technologies ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Innovative Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management
Sharing personal data is necessary for most organisations, but it also entails certain data protection risks. Controllers who share personal data with others must, among other obligations, ensure that they comply with the...more
As the European Union sets the stage for groundbreaking AI regulation, our podcast offers a comprehensive exploration of this landmark legislation. Join us as we dissect the EU AI Act, unpacking its key provisions and...more
Mayer Brown Partners Ana Bruder, Justin Herring, and Oliver Yaros focus on cybersecurity risks and regulations in the EU and UK. They explore third-party risks, ransomware incidents, and the impact of AI, while examining how...more
With the announcement of UK General Election for Thursday 4 July 2024, the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill has not completed the legislative process before the end of the current parliamentary session and will...more
The Information Commissioner's Office (the "ICO") has clarified the methods it will use to calculate the fines it will issue for breaches of data privacy law in the UK by publishing its latest Data Protection Fining Guidance...more
In recent years, we have seen an increase in employers using artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, whether to assist with decision-making and staff management across the life-cycle of the employment relationship or...more
3/22/2024
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Contract Terms ,
Data Protection ,
Discrimination ,
Diversity ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
EU ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Applicants ,
Machine Learning ,
Personal Data ,
Recruitment Policies ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
UK
When the UK Online Safety Act (the "Act") became law on 26 October 2023, it had established one of the most comprehensive online safety regulatory frameworks in the world. The Act's intention is to make the use of online...more
The opinion was issued in response to a request by the French Data Protection Authority and provides guidance on the conditions for determining a controller's main establishment where that controller has establishments in...more
2/29/2024
/ Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Data Protection Authority ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
France ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Lead Supervisory Authority ,
New Guidance ,
Personal Data ,
Regulatory Requirements
On 23 January 2024, the UK Government announced a call for views and requested feedback from businesses of all sizes across every sector on its draft Cyber Governance Code of Practice (the "Draft Code"). Aimed at directors...more
On 9 December 2023, European Parliament negotiators and the Council presidency agreed on the final version of what is claimed to be the world's first-ever comprehensive legal framework on Artificial Intelligence; the European...more
The end of the Brexit transition period and the implementation of the new UK/EU Trade Agreement have had a significant impact on technology transactions throughout Europe. Businesses entering into Europe-wide technology...more
12/23/2021
/ Cross-Border Transactions ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
International Data Transfers ,
License Agreements ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Technology Sector ,
Technology Transfer Agreements ,
Trade Agreements ,
UK ,
UK Brexit
Join Mayer Brown partners Richard Assmus and Oliver Yaros as they discuss with host Julian Dibbell how to address the IP pitfalls in data monetization. Their discussion will focus on the unseen value of data, the difficulties...more
Businesses today are data driven and data dependent, but the rules that govern how data can be used and shared across borders are becoming increasingly tricky for international organizations to navigate, subject to constantly...more