June Data Wrap: A snapshot of key regulatory developments

A sneaky entry into the June data wrap given that it was actually announced on Monday 10 July, but the European Commission (the “Commission“) has now adopted its adequacy decision for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (the “Framework“). The decision means that personal data can now freely flow to organisations participating in the Framework without … Read more

May Data Wrap: A snapshot of key regulatory developments

On 22 May 2023, following the adoption of a binding decision by the EDPB, the Irish Data Protection Commissioner (“DPC“) concluded its own-volition inquiry against Meta regarding the legality of international data transfers from Meta Ireland to the US. The DPC concluded that such transfers infringed the GDPR and directed Meta to suspend its transfers … Read more

April Data Wrap: A snapshot of key regulatory developments

In light of the multiple announced investigations across Europe in relation to Open AI and its Chat GPT Service, April saw the EDPB launch a dedicated task force to “foster cooperation and to exchange information on possible enforcement actions conducted by data protection authorities”. The speed with which this coordinated taskforce was set up highlights … Read more

March Data Wrap: A snapshot of key regulatory developments

March saw the UK Government recommence its efforts to reform the UK data regime by introducing the aptly named “Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (No.2)” to Parliament on 8 March 2023. The second draft bill supersedes the original version that was paused in September to allow ministers to rethink their approach and engage in … Read more

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DATA PRIVACY DAY: OUR PREDICTIONS FOR 2023

Happy International Data Privacy Day for Saturday! And what better reason than that to explore what 2023 is likely to have in store for data and privacy? We are just over one year on from the UK government hinting that it might think outside the box in terms of data protection regulation. Two years on … Read more

Fair Use of AI in Financial Services – A new White Paper with UK Finance

Recent years have seen growing scrutiny of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services and a greater awareness of the potential of these technologies. It is no surprise that questions of AI fairness and bias are increasingly front of mind. Existing law is not keeping up with the rise and speed of new technology. With UK Finance, we have published a white paper, as a contribution to the debate on how to apply ethical principles in practice to the benefit of firms and customers. Our use of practical scenarios has helped refine our understanding of the fair use of AI and the practical challenges of building a high-level ethical framework. Read more

ICO publishes consultation on the AI and data protection risk toolkit

Executive Summary On 12 October 2021, the Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO“) opened its consultation in relation to the use of the beta version of its AI and data protection risk mitigation and management toolkit (the “Consultation“). The Consultation runs until 1 December 2021 and the ICO is seeking responses from all industry sectors and from … Read more