On 12 October 2026 the United Kingdom’s Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) paused its Control List Classification service, through which exporters had sought official advice on whether their goods, software, or technology fall within the control lists, and two days
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UK regulator launches call for evidence on agentic AI
Following the UK Information Commission’s (ICO) call for evidence on 8 October 2026 on the application of existing UK data protection laws to “agentic AI” systems, David Naylor, Simon Jones and Paul Jinks share headline thoughts on some of
Why Privacy Professionals Should Be Paying Attention to Antitrust Enforcement Trends
When discussing artificial intelligence and data governance, the conversation typically focuses on privacy, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. Increasingly, however, competition regulators are becoming part of that conversation as well.
A recent episode of the Antitrust Amplified podcast explores developments in
2026 World Humanoid Robot Games: A Brave New World for Sport, Technology and Regulation
Introduction
Robots competing for medals may once have belonged firmly in the realms of science fiction. Not anymore. The 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games (the “Games”), which took place in Beijing from 22-26 August, assembled some of the world’s most
UK regulator launches call for evidence on agentic AI
On 8 October 2026 the UK Information Commission (ICO) opened a call for evidence on the application of existing UK data protection laws to “agentic AI” systems [The ICO’s call for evidence on agentic AI | ICO]. This
Time to set some ground rules – Belgium’s deadline (for now … ) for workplace investigation regulations
Under Belgium’s Private Investigations Act (the “PIA”), an employer may only investigate its employees if the detailed rules governing such investigations are laid down expressly and transparently in a set of internal regulations. Employers were given a transitional period of
The ICO’s New Name and Governance Structure: More Than a Rebrand?
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA)[i] continues to introduce changes to the UK data protection landscape. One of the most visible developments is the formal transition of the UK’s data protection regulator from the Information Commissioner’s Office
The New 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules: What Changed, What Remained, and Why It Matters?
On 1 June 2026, a new version of the Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (the “2026 Rules”) entered into force.
In previous years, the ICC Rules had undergone targeted revisions. In particular, the 2017 version notably
Draft Regulations Set to Amend GB Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulation
The draft Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (“Draft Regulations”) have this week been laid before Parliament and are set to come into force on 16 December 2026. They will amend the post-Brexit, assimilated version of the Persistent Organic Pollutants
Pennsylvania Expands Telemarketing Law to Cover Text Messages, Ringless Voicemails and Automated Communications
On July 20, 2026, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law Senate Bill 992 (“SB 992”), which significantly amends the Pennsylvania Telemarketer Registration Act (the “Act”), 73 P.S. §§ 2241 et seq. The legislation has important implications for companies that