UK NIS and critical national infrastructure updates
The UK government recently created a page on the new Cybersecurity and Resilience Bill updating the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations 2018. There is no draft of the bill available yet, but it is confirmed the Bill will cover five sectors (transport, energy, drinking water, health, and
Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is everywhere, and it continues to be a featured topic at many industry conferences. Sometimes this relatively new topic can feel a bit stale. However, a very interesting AI paper was recently published: Artificial Intelligence, Scientific Discovery, and Product Innovation by Aidan Toner-Rodgers (November 6, 2024). While several previous papers have
On 24 October 2024, the UK Department for Science Innovation and Technology announced new legislation to modernise the UK’s use of data and boost the UK economy.
The focus of the new Data Use and Access Bill (the “new Bill”) is not just on data protection – it covers wider topics, such as the rules
In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released crucial guidance on managing risks associated with generative AI (GenAI). Our latest client alert delves into the newly published GenAI Profile (NIST AI 600-1), which outlines 12 potential high-level risks and offers actionable strategies for mitigation by breaking down these
The European Commission (the “Commission”) announced its plans to open a public consultation on the new Standard Contractual Clauses (“SCCs”) in the fourth quarter of 2024. The new SCCs will address the scenario where the data importer (controller or processor) is based outside of the European Economic Area (“EEA”) but is directly subject to the
Witnessing the race to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) by markets and businesses, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), recently issued a warning over the emerging technology and its ever-widening use cases. Citing its authority under Section 6(b) of the FTC Act, the Commissioners voted 5-0 on July 19 in favor of issuing investigative
According to the German Federal Supreme Court (Bundesgerichtshof – “BGH”), companies must substantiate “climate neutral” advertising claims: Where such advertising claims lack sufficient substantiation in direct proximity to the claim, they will likely be considered misleading and, therefore, in breach of the statutory requirements of the German Act against Unfair Commercial Practices (Gesetz gegen den
The First Circuit Court of appeals has affirmed that specific personal jurisdiction must be based on defendants’ intentional conduct. In affirming the dismissal of a consumer class action that alleged “wiretapping” claims based on ordinary website activity, the federal appeals court’s decision reflects growing judicial skepticism toward the proliferation of class action claims applying old
On 25 March 2024, Ofcom called for evidence for the third phase of its online safety regulations. This call for evidence will culminate in Ofcom’s third consultation paper, which will act as guidance for service providers to ensure compliance with the Online Safety Act (“OSA”).
The third phase of online regulations introduces further guidance on
Utah’s recent passage of updates to its consumer protection law and the Artificial Intelligence Policy Act (Utah AI Policy Act), which comes into effect on May 1, 2024, could mark an important moment in AI regulation. Notably, the updates to state consumer protection law emphasize holding companies that use generative AI (GenAI)—rather than developers—accountable if
