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What does frontier AI mean for the future of regulation?
23 Oct 2023
Frontier AI – advanced application models behind the likes of ChatGPT – will be centre stage at the upcoming AI Safety Summit, but what is this emerging avenue of the world’s most contentious tech, and what does it mean to the future of AI regulation?
Cross-border transfers at the ICO's Data Protection Practitioners’ conference
18 Oct 2023
US data transfers are in a state of change following the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which came into force on 11 July 2023, and the UK-US data bridge, which will come into effect on 12 October 2023. You can read more about this in our recent articles here and here. We have set out below some of the key takeaways and focus areas of the ICO in respect of international transfers at the DPPC.
Womble Bond Dickinson partner to speak at The International Society of Hospitality Consultants conference
04 Oct 2023
Law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) will be in attendance at The International Society of Hospitality Consultants' (ISHC) 35th Anniversary Conference in Washington, DC, this week.
What is Web3, and what impact will DeFi have on traditional financial structures?
26 Sep 2023
Web3 is a movement that embraces decentralisation and aims to democratise the building, operation, and ownership of the internet amongst its users. Web3 will empower users to take control of their funds and data, rather than relying on centralised institutions and outdated financial infrastructure. At its core, Web3 relies on a handful of fundamental principles, in that it is decentralised, permissionless, and trustless, One such area of the Web3 ecosystem which has an immense potential to transform the way we interact with the internet is through decentralised finance (DeFi) and self-custody digital wallets.
New social media guidance for charities
25 Sep 2023
On 18 September 2023, the Charity Commission published its new guidance for charities on using social media. For the first time, this guidance sets out in one place what the Charity Commission expects charities to do in relation to its social media use and sets out the related risks for trustees and how their legal duties apply.
In this article, Jo Coleman sets out a summary of the guidance and explains the actions that you and your teams should now take.
In this article, Jo Coleman sets out a summary of the guidance and explains the actions that you and your teams should now take.
Data bridge over the Atlantic
22 Sep 2023
On 21 September 2023, the UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology laid before Parliament regulations that will operate to significantly simplify the process for UK businesses to transfer personal data to the United States.
What is decision automation and what are the benefits?
07 Sep 2023
Businesses can streamline core operations so long as they mitigate the risks and trust deficit of decision automation
Privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) - what established corporates need to know
01 Sep 2023
In June 2023, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) released a statement encouraging organisations to start using privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) to share people’s personal information safely, securely, and anonymously.
Privacy-enhancing technologies shouldn’t be an afterthought for startups
29 Aug 2023
Running out of cash is a common cause of startup failure. Many fledgling organisations focus on growth strategies such as customer acquisition and product development. This means data privacy may not be high on the list. However, the cost of a data breach can be catastrophic.
Three generative AI takeaways for businesses
24 Aug 2023
Generative AI has exploded into the mainstream. It is changing the way people work and disrupting entire industries. It also comes with challenges and risks that the business world will need to grapple with.
To unpack some of these key considerations, UKTN hosted a webinar discussion with a panel of sector experts, in partnership with transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson.
To unpack some of these key considerations, UKTN hosted a webinar discussion with a panel of sector experts, in partnership with transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson.
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