The UK government has today (05 September 2024) joined the US, EU and other countries in signing the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law. Handley Gill’s specialist artificial intelligence (AI) consultants consider the implications of this statement of intent for the UK’s current and proposed legislation as announced in the King’s Speech 2024, and what new laws and amendments will be necessary to enable the UK to meet the AI Treaty’s obligations.
Read MoreAugust 2024 edition of Handley Gill’s monthly digital newsletter, On Hand, with all the latest developments in data protection (UK, EU and global), cyber security, AI and machine learning, content regulation, online safety, open justice, access to information, reputation management, digital markets regulation, human rights & ESG. Presented in a readily digestible digital format, those who prefer the traditional newsletter format can export the newsletter to pdf.
Read MoreWith the summer holiday season in full swing, Handley Gill Limited’s specialist data protection and cyber resilience consultants consider the data protection and information security risks of staff taking data and devices used for business purposes overseas and the practical measures that organisations can take to safeguard data subject to border control powers.
Read MoreJuly 2024 edition of Handley Gill’s monthly digital newsletter, On Hand, with all the latest developments in data protection (UK, EU and global), cyber security, AI and machine learning, content regulation, online safety, open justice, access to information, reputation management and free speech, digital markets regulation, human rights & ESG. Presented in a readily digestible digital format, those who prefer the traditional newsletter format can export the newsletter to pdf.
Read MoreThe May 2024 edition of Handley Gill’s monthly digital newsletter, On Hand, with all the latest developments in data protection (UK, EU and global), cyber security, AI and machine learning, content regulation, open justice, access to information, reputation management, digital markets regulation, human rights & ESG. Presented in a readily digestible digital format, those who prefer the traditional newsletter format can export the newsletter to pdf.
Read MoreThe March 2024 edition of Handley Gill’s monthly digital newsletter, On Hand, with all the latest developments in data protection (UK, EU and global), cyber security, AI and machine learning, content regulation, open justice, access to information, reputation management, digital markets regulation, human rights & ESG. Presented in a readily digestible digital format, those who prefer the traditional newsletter format can export the newsletter to pdf.
Read MoreHandley Gill’s consultants consider the new Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill, which would establish the AI Authority, impose a requirement to make regulations on AI Responsible Officers (AIROs) and impose notification and compliance obligations in relation to training data.
Read MoreHandley Gill’s consultants highlight and consider the content of the King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament 2023, and the implications for those with an interest in data protection, privacy, freedom of expression, online safety, cyber security, broadcasting and VOD regulation, digital markets regulation and/or artificial intelligence.
Read MoreIn Part 2 of our 5 part Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bootcamp, we consider the risks associated with developing artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including to intellectual property rights (IPR), data protection and privacy, cyber security, human rights and the existential risk to humanity. In Part 1 of our AI Bootcamp we considered the terms and concepts needed to understand what AI is and how it works. In Parts 3-4 we will consider the risks of using and even not using AI, while in Part 5 of our AI Bootcamp, we will focus on AI regulation.
Read MoreThe Government has prepared a draft statutory instrument, The Data Protection (Fundamental Rights and Freedoms) (Amendment) Regulations 2023, to amend the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, and laid it before the Sifting Committees. The SI would re-define post-Brexit the definition of fundamental rights and freedoms in data protection legislation. Handley Gill’s specialist data protection consultants consider the implications of the SI for the enforcement of data protection rights across the UK.
Read MoreJuly 2023 edition of Handley Gill’s monthly digital newsletter, with all the latest developments in data protection (UK, EU and global), cyber security, AI and machine learning, content regulation, open justice, access to information, reputation management and digital markets regulation. Presented in a readily digestible digital format, those who prefer the traditional newsletter format can export the newsletter to pdf.
Read MoreHandley Gill Limited’s consultants consider the implications of the withdrawal of the Bill of Rights for freedom of speech, the protection of confidential journalistic sources and defamation, data protection, and misuse of private information claims against the media.
Read MoreAdditional protections to be granted to defendants to protect free speech in defamation, data protection and misuse of private information claims concerning economic crime from SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) in government amendment to Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill.
Read MoreMay 2023 edition of Handley Gill’s monthly digital newsletter, with all the latest developments in data protection (UK, EU and global), cyber security, AI and machine learning, content regulation, open justice, access to information, reputation management and digital markets regulation. Presented in a readily digestible digital format, those who prefer the traditional newsletter format can export the newsletter to pdf.
Read MoreHandley Gill Limited’s data protection consultants consider the implications of the 2021 Free Trade Agreement between the UK and Australia - taking effect on 31 May 2023 - for the protection of personal data and the ease of international transfers of personal data.
Read MoreApril 2023 edition of Handley Gill’s monthly digital newsletter, with all the latest developments in data protection (UK, EU and global), cyber security, AI and machine learning, content regulation, open justice, access to information, reputation management and digital markets regulation. Presented in a readily digestible digital format, those who prefer the traditional newsletter format can export the newsletter to pdf.
Read MoreMarch 2023 edition of Handley Gill’s monthly digital newsletter, with all the latest developments in data protection, cyber security, AI and machine learning, content regulation, access to information and reputation management. Presented in a readily digestible digital format, those who prefer the traditional newsletter format can export the newsletter to pdf.
Read MoreIn advance of Data Protection Day 2023 - aka Data Privacy Day 2023 - on 28 January, Handley Gill Limited’s specialist data protection consultants identify 5 ways you can use the occasion to enhance your data protection management programme / privacy management programme.
Read MoreHandley Gill Limited, and its specialist data protection consultants, respond to the Information Commissioner’s (ICO’s) consultation on its draft ‘Employment practices: monitoring at work’ guidance, which addresses the lawfulness of the use of workplace monitoring and surveillance technologies in the workplace (whether office, home or remote working) and on workers’ devices.
Read MoreNew guidance issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office on the approach to assessing the risk of restricted ex-UK international data transfers may ease restrictions on transfers of personal data to the US and presents an opportunity to revisit ex-UK international data transfers that had previously been rejected as non-compliant.
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