Simon Deane-Johns summarises some key takeaways from the recent SCL Ireland event on AI held on 17th September…
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Marcin Maruta and Karolina Alama, of Maruta Wachta, provide practical insights into the software licensing audit process and how to manage the associated risks…
Professor Chris Marsden and Dr Rob Nicholls suggest ways to prevent a winner takes all situation among social media platforms gathering data to power AI…
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DCMS calls for views on cybersecurity certificationThe Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has issued a call for views on the UK government’s proposed approach to cyber security certification following the UK’s departure from the EU. The EU Cyber Security Act entered into force on 27 June 2019. It established a cyber security certification framework…
The UK government has issued its response to the House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee report on the Online Harms White Paper….
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Lori Semaan casts an analytical eye over – and raises some pertinent questions about – the ICO’s recent Adtech Report from the perspective of someone who has been involved in the adtech industry*…
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The Law Commission has issued its report on its project about electronic signatures, confirming that they are a viable alternative to handwritten signatures in most cases and setting out some further options for reform…
Scottish government publishes Programme for Government 2019-2020 The Scottish government has published its Programme for Government 2019-2020. It sets out the actions that the Scottish government will take in the coming year and beyond, including regarding technology. The document points out that transport is undergoing a period of rapid technological transformation which provides opportunities for…
The High Court has dismissed the claim for judicial review in Bridges and another v South Wales Police on facial recognition technology. It is thought to be the first time any court in the world has considered automated facial recognition…
Simon Deane-Johns summarises the recent guidance from the Financial Conduct Authority and highlights some of the implications…