As governments accelerate AI regulation, the EU AI Act has emerged as the global benchmark, classifying AI by risk. Organisations deploying AI systems in areas that materially affect individuals’ rights are likely to fall within the high-risk category, making compliance a priority.
Under the United Kingdom and European Union, General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) standard contractual clauses (SCCs) are the most commonly used mechanisms, or ‘appropriate safeguards’, to legitimise international transfers of personal data. SCCs are intended to ensure that enforceable data subject rights and effective legal remedies are available for data subjects whose personal data is […]
You are embarking on a new technology venture or have started one, and you are ready to take it to the next level. It is not difficult to find articles on how a company can source additional funding to grow its business. Before a funder invests in your business though, they will want to do […]
This article provides background on the Schrems II decision (C-311/18)), by the Court of Justice of the European Union. For the latest on UK and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) International Transfers and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), please click on our article here. In that decision the court reiterated that protection granted to personal […]
The advent of high-volume data analytics technologies, AI, and machine learning has led to a booming data analytics industry. In addition, the general availability of large amounts of personal data on the internet and on “Internet of Things” devices has created the ability for firms operating in nearly all sectors, including advertising, banking, and insurance, […]
A data breach involving potential unauthorised access to customers’ personal data can have disastrous consequences for companies. In recent times, a number of large corporations such as British Airways and Ticketmaster have suffered data breaches which have resulted in both companies being fined by the Information Commissioner. Most recently, the UK e-commerce clothing and accessories […]
Implementing the right attitudes and cultures from the outset will ensure that businesses adopt a responsible approach when it comes to honouring customer, employee, and other stakeholders’ personal data – comments Obi Nwokedi, Managing Partner Orbital Law. Brexit & UK GDPR Now that Brexit is here and data protection laws are more complicated than ever […]
When embarking on a software or application development project, a key consideration should be the development methodology to be used. Generally, the commissioning party (“the customer”) will have the choice of an “Agile” or “Waterfall” style of development. The methodology selected by the customer will often depend upon whether the customer wishes to have flexibility […]