The AI Act came into force on 1 August. It aims to ensure that AI developed and used in the EU is trustworthy, with safeguards to protect people’s fundamental rights. It also aims to establish a harmonised internal market for AI in the EU, encouraging AI’s uptake and creating a supportive environment for innovation and…
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Sponsored by decoded.legal and Colt Technology Services A competition to hear ideas from students and prospective trainees on how the law can embrace sustainability principles. The challenge we set: Which legal, environmental, social, or governance issue can be resolved with improved technology and how? The DragonsOur Dragons are experts in the field of technology, ESG, and…
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In the latest UK decision on the patentability of AI inventions, the Court of Appeal has overturned the eye-catching High Court decision relating to Emotional Perception AI Limited’s patent application for an AI system which provided improved file recommendations. The Court of Appeal held that an artificial neural network (ANN) for such a system, whether implemented by hardware or software, was…
Last week, following its investigation into Wowcher’s online selling practices, the CMA announced that Wowcher will change the way it promotes products and services to customers, in addition to paying £4 million in refunds to consumers. Some organisations use so-called “dark patterns” or online choice architecture to “nudge” customers into buying products that they otherwise…
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Ofcom has fined TikTok £1.875 million for failing to accurately respond to a formal request for information about its parental controls safety feature. Under the Communications Act 2003., organisations regulated by Ofcom must respond to all statutory information requests from Ofcom in an accurate, complete and timely way. This includes providing accurate and complete information….
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The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled in Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd v Bundesverband der Verbraucherzentralen und Verbraucherverbände – Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband eV (Case C-757/22). It considered if a consumer protection association has standing under Article 80(2) of the GDPR. Meta Platforms Ireland manages Facebook and is the controller of users’ personal data…
UK law Software development that built on existing code qualified as R&D In Get Onbord Ltd (in Liquidation) v HMRC [2024] UKFTT 617 (TC) the First-tier Tribunal held that expenditure incurred by a company when it developed a new AI-based analytical process qualified for R&D tax relief. The project built on existing material, but its…
The EU’s Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network is taking action following concerns that Meta’s “pay or consent” model might breach EU consumer law. The Commission is coordinating the action. It is due to Meta requesting that consumers either subscribe to use Facebook and Instagram for a fee, or consent to Meta’s use of their personal…
The Information Commissioner’s Office has published its annual report for 2023-24. This article sets out the highlights. The ICO commits to four “enduring strategic objectives”: Investigations The ICO concluded 285 civil investigation cases and 80 incidents in 2023-24. Five prosecutions and five cautions were brought for ‘unlawfully obtaining’ offences under the Data Protection Act. These…
The Committee on Advertising Practice has issued guidance on using AI as a marketing term. It points out that AI has become a prominent topic in the media and has become more widely available to the public (including businesses). Therefore, CAP says that it is important that marketers do not mislead about what AI products…
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