Month: December 2023
The European Data Act: New Rules for a New Age
In today’s digital age, data is the new currency. The European Union recognises this and has introduced the European Data Act, a set of new rules that will revolutionise the way data generated by connected devices is shared and used. Consumers and businesses will be able to access their devices’ data […]
EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act: The Last Stretch
On Friday, 8 December 2023, European Union lawmakers concluded a provisional agreement on the much-anticipated Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). The AI Act – a broad new piece of legislation governing the development, placing on the market and use of AI systems – will apply beyond the EU’s borders and […]
Balancing Act: Navigating Privacy Challenges Under UK’s Online Safety Act 2023
The UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA) 2023, which became law on 26 October 2023, imposes extensive new obligations on certain types of online service providers, requiring them to protect their users by identifying, mitigating, and managing risks relating to illegal and harmful content. Due to its extraterritorial reach, the OSA […]