Connect on Tech, published by Baker McKenzie, focuses on legal developments and regulatory trends related to technology, data privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The blog covers topics such as AI governance and legislation, data breach notification laws, cybersecurity directives and compliance, privacy regulations including state-specific laws like those in California, and enforcement actions involving data security failures. It also addresses cross-border legal strategies, digital transformation, and the intersection of technology with other practice areas such as intellectual property, antitrust, and employment law. The content is aimed at helping businesses navigate the evolving legal landscape surrounding emerging technologies and data protection.
First transparency report due by September 17 ANPD establishes minimum content and a deadline for September 17 for the first Digital ECA transparency report.
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On August 11, 2026, the Brazilian Data Protection Agency (ANPD) issued Decision Order CD/ANPD…
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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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On 2 February 2026, Saudi Arabia issued Royal Decree No. M/169 approving a new Copyright Law, by virtue of Cabinet Decision No. 560/1447 dated 27 January 2026. The Law was published in the Official Gazette on 13 February…
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On 17 June 2026, the UAE Cabinet issued Resolution No. 106 of 2026, the first detailed instrument under the Child Digital Safety Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2025). It introduces a hard age limit for social media, backed…
This article was originally published by IAPP linked here.
Organizations using scraped data for AI training should prepare for heightened expectations around data minimization, transparency and accountability.
On 7 July, the European Data Protection Board approved “Guidelines on web…
This article was originally published by IAPP linked here.
Vietnam’s approach to artificial intelligence regulations crosses many topics and sectors, with a common theme emerging: human‑centered, state‑supervised and legally accountable.
The country’s policy direction is clearly reflected in its…
