In early June the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) launched its AI and Biometrics Strategy (AIBS), the first time it has published a dedicated document setting out its priorities on General Data Protection (GDPR)...more
6/18/2025
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
Biometric Information ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Data Protection ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
UK
The event included speakers from assurance providers Yoti, and VerifyMy, digital platform providers such as Google, TikTok, the BBC and Epic Games, age-appropriate design platform K-ID, data protection regulators from the UK...more
The integration of AI in the workplace is revolutionising HR. From recruitment to performance analysis, AI use cases can streamline HR processes and enhance productivity. However, the deployment of AI by employers also brings...more
3/18/2025
/ AI Act ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
EU ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector ,
UK
As further initiatives come in to play and legislation is on the horizon, existing regulators (such as the ICO, CMA, Ofcom and FCA) continue to press on with their approach to AI regulation, including through the Digital...more
11/22/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Banking Sector ,
EU ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ,
Innovative Technology ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Machine Learning ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Technology Sector ,
Transparency ,
UK ,
UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) ,
UK GDPR
As the EU presses ahead with its implementation of the AI Act, the UK continues to develop its evolutionary approach to AI policy and regulation. As the new Labour Government starts to implement its perspective and ahead of a...more
11/22/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Corporate Governance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Digital Data ,
EU ,
Human Rights ,
International Treaties ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Technology Sector ,
UK ,
UK GDPR
On Wednesday, the UK Government published its new Data (Use and Access) Bill with a promise that it will ‘harness the enormous power of data to boost the UK economy by GBP10 billion’ and ‘unlock the secure and effective use...more
This series of blogs rounds up some of the key data protection regulatory trends we have seen during 2024, focused on the EU and UK.
2024 has seen behavioural advertising and cookies continue to dominate the agenda of...more
10/21/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biometric Information ,
Data Protection ,
Data Protection Authority ,
EU ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Initial Coin Offering (ICOs) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Technology Sector ,
UK
This series of blogs rounds up some of the key data protection regulatory trends we have seen during 2024, focused on the EU and UK.
2024 has seen behavioural advertising and cookies continue to dominate the agenda of data...more
10/18/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biometric Information ,
Employee Monitoring ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ,
Machine Learning ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Risk Management ,
UK
This series of blogs rounds up some of the key data protection regulatory trends we have seen during 2024, focused on the EU and UK.
2024 has seen behavioural advertising and cookies continue to dominate the agenda of data...more
10/17/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biometric Information ,
Bots ,
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ,
Employee Monitoring ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ,
Machine Learning ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Risk Management ,
UK
This series of blogs rounds up some of the key data protection regulatory trends we have seen during 2024, focused on the EU and UK.
2024 has seen behavioural advertising and cookies continue to dominate the agenda of data...more
10/17/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Consent ,
Cookies ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Commission ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ,
Internet ,
Machine Learning ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Technology Sector ,
Tracking Systems ,
UK
AI is accelerating digital transformation for companies and data governance is a key pillar in this change, enabling data strategies that unlock the potential of AI, and mitigate the risks associated with its use. Data...more
9/12/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Corporate Governance ,
Data Management ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
EU ,
Information Governance ,
Machine Learning ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
UK
2023 saw a surge in interest in the application of generative AI within business models. So, if AI and data protection was your favourite genre of 2023, or if you found it to be a broken record, this post consolidates and...more
This is the last post in our series on the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) proposals to introduce a new regulatory framework on diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the financial...more
12/22/2023
/ Banking Sector ,
Corporate Culture ,
Corporate Governance ,
Data Protection ,
Diversity ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) ,
Risk Management ,
UK
The latest post in our blog series looking at the UK Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority proposals to improve diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the financial services industry focusses on data...more
11/27/2023
/ Banking Sector ,
Data Collection ,
Data Protection ,
Data Reporting ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Diversity ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
New Regulations ,
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
UK
ust over a year ago, on 21 April 2022, the seven economies (Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and the USA) participating in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Cross-Border...more
7/19/2023
/ APEC ,
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ,
Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) ,
Cross-Border ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
European Commission ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personal Information ,
Popular ,
UK
The story so far -
In July 2022 the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (the original Bill) was introduced into Parliament and we finally got sight of the UK Government’s intended direction for data protection...more
Hailed as an alternative approach to the EDPB’s transfer impact assessment, the ICO, with its updated international transfer guidance and its new TRA tool, aims to empower innovation and growth whilst protecting personal...more
Another important milestone for UK data protection reform was reached this week with the proposed legislative change revealed in the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill....more
Introduction -
The data protection landscape in the UK, and globally, continues to evolve. The pace and number of initiatives has continued into 2022. This requires a step back – to look for key trends and the most relevant...more