What do companies need to know about disclosing use of AI in marketing in light of the changes introduced by the EU AI Act, and how does this differ for the UK? We have set out below a summary of
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U.S. Law Restrictions on International Data Transfers*
This article was originally published by BvD-News.
Until 2024, the United States had not restricted transfers of personal data to other countries and traditionally objected to data residency requirements and transfer restrictions that other countries enacted.² On February 28,…
Thought for the week: What Joy Bubbles can teach us about AI career development
This article was originally published by IAPP linked here.
What a pioneer “phone phreak” can teach today’s professionals about creativity, adaptation and finding their superpower.
To begin your week, I recommend listening to the “Click Here” podcast…
UK Government accelerates DMCCA subscription reforms to January 2027
The UK Government has announced that the new subscription contract regime under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (“DMCCA”) will now come into force in January 2027, bringing forward the previously anticipated spring 2027 implementation date.
As noted…
Brazil: ANPD regulates Digital ECA transparency reports
First transparency report due by September 17 ANPD establishes minimum content and a deadline for September 17 for the first Digital ECA transparency report.
In brief
On August 11, 2026, the Brazilian Data Protection Agency (ANPD) issued Decision Order CD/ANPD…
Thought for the week: A shifting AI policy landscape
This article was originally published by IAPP linked here.
As AI policy evolves in China and the U.S., organizations should reassess strategy, dependencies and risks.
A recent article by The Wire China highlights remarks by China’s President Xi Jinping…
Saudi Arabia: Cybersecurity Controls for Private Entities
In brief
- The Cybersecurity Controls for Non-Critical National Infrastructure Private Sector Entities (NCINCC-1:2025) issued by the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) establish a minimum cybersecurity baseline for private sector entities operating in Saudi Arabia.
- The framework adopts a tiered approach, distinguishing
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Japan’s “Principle Code” for Generative AI (Part 2): What the Public Consultations Reveal
Japan’s draft “Principle Code” on intellectual property protection and transparency for generative AI (see our earlier post for a summary of the code) has attracted significant attention, with more than 2,000 consultation responses received from businesses, industry groups and rights…
Quantum Computing, The Next AI? The In-House Legal Agenda for Multinationals
By Adam Aft, Duffy Lorenz & Bill Rowe
In brief
With the rapid deployment of AI in recent years, most in-house attorneys will appreciate the impact of technological advances on legal risk to their organizations. Although a commercially viable and scalable quantum computer does not currently exist, the…
France: Email Tracking Pixels — What the CNIL’s Recommendation Changes in Practice
The CNIL’s recommendation of 12 March 2026, which was published on 14 April 2026 and applicable from that date, provides detailed guidance on the legal framework applicable to email tracking pixels.
While the applicability of ePrivacy rules to tracking…