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While many systems that are described as AI have been around for decades (e.g., internet search engines), today’s AI tools are much more powerful and are widely accessible. Generative AI and agentic AI extend the power of...more
On 11 June 2025, the UK Parliament passed the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (“DUAA”), which received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025. This legislation marks a significant and targeted overhaul of the UK’s data protection...more
On June 19, 2025, the UK Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 was enacted, marking the culmination of a lengthy legislative process aimed at reshaping aspects of the country’s data protection regime. First proposed in 2021 as part...more
On June 25, Connecticut Governor Lamont signed Senator James Maroney’s SB 1295 into law. The bill makes several notable changes to Connecticut’s existing consumer data privacy law, including modifying its applicability...more
The UK’s Data (Use and Access) Bill (DUA Bill) completed its passage through Parliament on 11 June 2025 and is now awaiting Royal Assent. Once enacted, it will introduce a series of targeted updates to the UK’s data...more
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
On May 8 2025, the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) confirmed that the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) is directly applicable to AI-supported data processing. The FDPIC clarified...more
The European Union took a big step last year towards regulating digital labor platforms – and member states will need to adopt the new directive before the end of 2026. The directive seeks to curb worker misclassification,...more
On February 27 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered a judgment in CK v Dun & Bradstreet (Case C-203/22). This judgment clarifies the GDPR provisions regarding the right of access to personal...more
In the absence of comprehensive artificial Intelligence ("AI") regulation at the federal level, state and local legislatures have been busy considering their own AI legislation. Laws regulating automated decision making have...more
The rise of AI agents—autonomous decision-making systems—is set to revolutionize business operations by significantly expanding the role of AI beyond generative models like ChatGPT. Unlike traditional AI tools, agentic AI can...more
The European Commission recently issued a formula for identifying Artificial Intelligence Systems: Machine-based system- Designed to operate with varying levels of autonomy- •Some degree of independence of actions from...more
California Bills, Rulemaking, and Enforcement Update - CPPA automated decision-making technology - On November 22, 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) opened the formal public comment period on its...more
On January 13, 2025, California Attorney General (“AG”) Rob Bonda issued an advisory describing providers’ and businesses’ obligations related to the development, sale, and use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) and automated...more
If you are looking for a high-level summary of California laws regulating artificial intelligence (AI), check out the two legal advisories issued by California Attorney General Rob Bonta. The first advisory is directed at...more
Welcome to this month’s issue of The BR Privacy & Security Download, the digital newsletter of Blank Rome’s Privacy, Security, & Data Protection practice. ...more
After much anticipation, on November 8, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) Board voted to advance proposed regulations for insurance, cybersecurity audits, risk assessments, and automated decision-making...more
The federal government is the biggest purchaser in America and that extends to the SaaS space. On September 24, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released Memorandum M-24-18, offering updated guidelines for the...more
The past few years have seen a sharp increase in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across a variety of industries and workplaces. Many businesses have implemented AI to help streamline the recruitment and hiring process...more
On April 4, 2024, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act (the "KCDPA" or "Act"), which takes effect January 1, 2026. The KCDPA maps in large part to the Virginia Consumer Data...more
As states take pioneering steps towards AI legislation, businesses face new compliance landscapes affecting their operation and strategic planning. California and Colorado are leading with distinct yet influential legislative...more
The Internet of Things (“IoT”) has ushered in a new era of connectivity and convenience, but with it comes a host of legal issues and emerging theories of liability. As IoT devices become increasingly ubiquitous in our daily...more
On February 9, 2024, the Third Appellate District of California vacated a trial court decision, holding that the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) could immediately begin enforcing the current version of the...more
To celebrate Data Privacy Day (January 28), we present our top ten data privacy and cybersecurity predictions for 2024. 1. AI regulations to protect data privacy. Automated decision-making tools, smart cameras, wearables,...more
Alongside the recent CJEU judgment on automated decision making in Schufa (see the Allen & Overy blog ) there are a range of developments related to ADM in other jurisdictions. UK developments - The UK Parliament is...more