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IT and data

What does the new Data Privacy Framework adequacy decision mean for US data flows?

EU and UK companies transferring personal data should check if their US data importers certify under the new framework

11/07/2023

Read time 6m

Blockchain

What are the implications of the EU Data Act for smart contract operators?

EU policymakers finalise long-anticipated new data rules that have far-reaching significance for smart contracts

07/07/2023

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

Data Protection | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2023

Update on UK data protection reform | UK and US announce Atlantic Declaration | ICO publishes report on neurotechnology

28/06/2023

Read time 4m

Artificial intelligence

Facial recognition and data protection: new guidelines in the European Union

The European Data Protection Board takes a step towards a Union-wide legal framework for facial recognition technologies

23/06/2023

Read time 5m

Future-proofing supply chains

MOVEit ransomware attack highlights importance of managing supply-chain cyber risks

UK and international breaches are a timely reminder that organisations need to properly assess supply chain security

07/06/2023

Read time 1m

Artificial intelligence

Rise of the machines: AI is opening up a new front in the war on cyber crime

All new technologies create opportunities for criminals and it is a constant race to stay ahead of the latest threats

07/06/2023

Read time 2m

Data-driven business models

Buying a company in the UK or EU? How buyers and investors can protect themselves against data privacy risks

Buyers and investors will need to consider options for protecting themselves financially when uncovering data privacy risks in a due...

26/01/2023

Read time 5m

Data-driven business models

Selling a European company? What you need to know about data privacy due diligence

In a potential sale or investment, a company's data privacy practices can either improve a company's negotiating position or jeopardize...

24/01/2023

Read time 4m

IT and data

Ransomware inquiry calls for evidence from UK organisations

Parliament is looking to assess and address the threat to UK national security posed by ransomware attacks

07/12/2022

Read time 2m

Workforce Solutions

How data-driven business models can help workforce solutions companies

What are the areas of interest in the European Company Lawyers Association report for the workforce solutions sector?

18/10/2022

Read time 2m

Data-driven business models

Five more data protection actions for US companies planning to expand overseas

We complete our list of top 10 tips to prepare for data protection laws when entering UK and EU markets

14/09/2022

Read time 3m

Data-driven business models

How to prepare for data protection laws when expanding internationally: five of 10 top tips

US businesses selling or setting up in the UK or EU need to address data protection – here are our...

07/09/2022

Read time 4m

Urban Dynamics

Smart cities pose 'fit for purpose' questions for data regulation

The EU and UK need to balance the protection of individual rights and allowing for innovation in data-intense environments

17/08/2022

Read time 7m

Data-driven business models

Podcast | Data-driven business models: the role of legal teams in delivering success – Panel discussion

In this podcast episode a fantastic panel of speakers, including Jan Wittrodt, Head of Privacy & Technology Law and Privacy...

26/07/2022

Data-driven business models

Podcast | Data-driven business models: the role of legal teams in delivering success – Jan Wittrodt

In this podcast episode Jan Wittrodt, Head of Privacy & Technology Law and Privacy Governance at Zalando, discusses his five...

25/07/2022

Data-driven business models

How in-house legal teams can seize the opportunities of data-driven business models

Data-related legal and regulatory developments can be viewed as an opportunity for unlocking future markets – and repositioning the role...

25/07/2022

Read time 5m

Blockchain

Should blockchain's decentralised autonomous organisations be regulated or unregulated?

Crypto 'community in action' clubs are raising legal issues around regulation, liability, tax optimisation and contract

07/07/2022

Read time 3m

Data-driven business models

Data-driven business models | An overview of the report

Osborne Clarke has released a report in partnership with the European Company Lawyers Association exploring the challenges and opportunities associated...

01/07/2022

Read time 1m

Data-driven business models

Data pooling and data integration in groups of companies

There are various stages in the life-cycle of a dataset. First, the dataset must be created, whether this is achieved...

14/06/2022

Read time 6m

Data-driven business models

Data law landscapes beyond Europe

European businesses with an appetite for global growth cannot afford to ignore the data law landscape in other markets. Regulation...

14/06/2022

Read time 9m

Data-driven business models

Rethinking regulation of data-driven digital platforms

The European Union is about to enact the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act. Both are focused on reshaping...

14/06/2022

Read time 7m

Data-driven business models

Trust and Legal Certainty for the data-driven Economy? A look into the EU Data Governance Act

The EU sees a bright future for a European data economy. The ambition of the Data Governance Act (DGA) is...

14/06/2022

Read time 9m

Data-driven business models

Challenging the environmental impact of data-driven business models

Net-zero goals have become a strategic priority for many businesses and so the carbon footprint of data-driven business models has...

14/06/2022

Read time 5m

Data-driven business models

Future IP issues relating to data-driven business models

This article delves into a selection of future IP issues that owners of data-driven businesses should be aware of. Firstly...

14/06/2022

Read time 10m

Data-driven business models

Cybersecurity – Are you prepared? Some thoughts on cybersecurity governance

For many European companies, a cyber attack is inevitable. The question is not if, but when and how the company...

14/06/2022

Read time 7m

Data-driven business models

How to respond to a ransomware attack – an illustrative example

Cyber attacks have become a fact of life. They are a persistent and real risk for any business, with the...

14/06/2022

Read time 13m

Data-driven business models

Digital twins in the built environment

Digital twins can offer powerful insights into the built environment, including ensuring optimised energy use or enabling visualisations of environmental...

14/06/2022

Read time 12m

Data-driven business models

Regulating data-powered artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an increasingly powerful and pervasive tool being used to boost productivity across all sectors. Data is...

14/06/2022

Read time 7m

Data-driven business models

Digital twins: enabling sale of a service, not an asset

Digital twins are increasingly used in industrial systems. They can be transformative, enabling optimisation of efficiency and output. They can...

14/06/2022

Read time 11m

Data-driven business models

Our new products are connected – what implications does that have?

Introducing connected products into a business's product range may on some level appear straightforward, but the fact that the products...

14/06/2022

Read time 6m

Data-driven business models

How open banking has facilitated data-driven business models, and what's next

Open banking offers opportunities for data-driven business models by allowing customers to share their banking data securely with third parties...

14/06/2022

Read time 10m

Data-driven business models

Access to Data (and how to enforce it)

For most data-driven business models, access to data is key. If a supplier holds data that gives it a competitive...

14/06/2022

Read time 9m

Data-driven business models

Shaping success for data-driven business models

As data and digital technology transform businesses, an opportunity is emerging for in-house legal teams to embed themselves at the...

14/06/2022

Read time 11m

Data-driven business models

Data-driven business models: the role of legal teams in delivering success | Key findings

This infographic highlights some of the key overall findings and sector figures from our detailed report produced in partnership with...

14/06/2022

Read time 1m

Data-driven business models

Data-driven business models: the role of legal teams in delivering success | Report

This detailed report, produced in partnership with European Company Lawyers Association (ECLA), explores the challenges and opportunities associated with new...

14/06/2022

Read time 1m

Regulatory and compliance

How employers should prepare for data subject access requests

New European Data Protection Board guidelines on data requests mean employers will need to get up to speed on obligations

24/05/2022

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

The Queen's Speech - Data Reform Bill announced

UK government heralds next step in process of diverging from EU data protection regime, but extent of divergence not yet...

13/05/2022

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Urban Mobility

Transparency and compliance pave way for mobility as a service

The integrated model for urban transport raises legal and regulatory questions around privacy, competition, contracts, policy and more

11/05/2022

Read time 4m

Tech, Media and Comms

IP and the metaverse: ownership and infringement of rights

Platform operators will need to have tools and measures in place that allow them to put an end to infringements

28/04/2022

Read time 3m

Intellectual property

Closer look at EUIPO's study on AI's impact on the infringement and enforcement of copyright and designs

IP analysis: Robyn Trigg, Knowledge Lawyer at Osborne Clarke, discusses the European Union Intellectual Property Office's (EUIPO) study on the...

22/04/2022

Read time 6m

Digitalisation

Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum launches a UK hub for expertise

A network of UK regulators' research portal will bring together work on the regulation of digital markets and is likely...

06/04/2022

Read time 5m

Employment and pensions

Pensions 22 Podcast | Getting ready for Pensions Dashboards

Welcome to the fifth podcast in our Pensions 22 series

09/03/2022

Read time 1m

Urban Mobility

Mobility as a Service Podcast | Investment in MaaS

08/03/2022

Read time 1m

IT and data

Cyber security in the Retail & Consumer industry:

Protecting your brand from hackers and how to deal with cyber attacks In a digitalised economy, companies in the retail...

24/02/2022

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IT and data

EU Data Act proposal: Commission plans comprehensive right to data access

The proposed legislation is set to have a huge impact on the European data economy

23/02/2022

Read time 7m

Financial Services

Bill seeks to regulate Singapore entities providing virtual-asset services overseas

What are the new Financial Services and Markets Bill's main features and what could it mean for digital token services...

18/02/2022

Read time 4m

Tech, Media and Comms

Legislators worldwide move to adopt regulation by design

A new form of regulation is emerging that will help keep pace with developments in artificial intelligence

24/01/2022

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Tech, Media and Comms

Technology, Media and Communications Annual Review 2022

20/01/2022

Read time 1m

Regulatory and compliance

Using drones in health and safety inspections

Safety Assessment Federation guidance considers the use of drone technology and data to support examinations and inspections of various types...

13/01/2022

Read time 3m

Sustainable disruption: 12 decarbonising technologies for cities

Managing legal risk from IoT systems in business premises

As the Internet of Things proliferates, what are the risks – and opportunities – that businesses should consider regarding the...

07/01/2022

Read time 6m

Competition, antitrust and trade

Digital Markets Act: EU's new regulation of 'gatekeepers' pushes ahead in 2022

Significant change to competition rules in EU digital markets moves closer to implementation as European Council and European Parliament set...

06/01/2022

Read time 6m

Commercial

EDPB consults on GDPR guidelines for international data transfers

Draft guidelines on how territorial scope and international data transfers interact under GDPR will help create greater legal certainty but...

22/12/2021

Read time 6m

Urban Mobility

Mobility as a Service Podcast | Intellectual Property in MaaS

23/11/2021

Read time 1m

Intellectual property

The future regulation of AI: UKIPO consults on patent protection

The consultation includes policy options on how patent protection for AI-devised inventions should be managed with respondents asked to rank...

12/11/2021

Read time 4m

Intellectual property

The future regulation of AI: UKIPO launches further consultation on AI and copyright

The policy options make proposals on how to manage the copyright protection for AI-generated works and how to deal with...

10/11/2021

Read time 6m

AI, Data and Transformative Technologies

Tipping the Balance: defining a sustainable vision for artificial intelligence

Given the huge energy demands of artificial intelligence, how can businesses ensure that it is a credible technology for their...

04/11/2021

Read time 6m

Sustainable disruption: 12 decarbonising technologies for cities

Can sustainable disruption and technology deliver decarbonised cities?

Against the backdrop of COP26, the reduction of carbon emissions in cities and identifying methodology, technology and investment to achieve...

02/11/2021

Read time 8m

Urban Dynamics

Artificial intelligence and jobs | Delivering the right skills in the UK's workforce

What are the ramifications for the UK workforce, and staffing and training companies in particular, of the growing deployment of...

02/11/2021

Read time 4m

Sustainable disruption: 12 decarbonising technologies for cities

New research by Economist Impact, supported by Osborne Clarke, has identified 12 technologies that can help cities achieve their carbon-emission...

20/10/2021

Read time 1m

Blockchain

What are the legal issues around NFTs?

Our international blockchain, technology, data, intellectual property and finreg specialists discuss the legal issues raised by the growing commercial activity...

14/10/2021

Read time 6m

Digitalisation

Digital regulation | The alchemy of a strategic framing for compliance

As the scope of digital regulation continues to expand and sanctions for non-compliance ramp up, how can you turn onerous...

04/10/2021

Read time 4m

Decarbonisation

Urban Transformation: the World Economic Forum addresses the decarbonisation challenge in cities

The World Economic Forum's report on the value of integrated energy solutions to deliver decarbonised, sustainable and resilient cities around...

27/09/2021

Read time 5m

Mobility and Infrastructure

China issues new rules on data protection in the auto industry

New rules on automotive data security coming into force in October

15/09/2021

Read time 3m

IT and data

Europe opens decider exchanges on the future of regulation of AI systems

The European Commission has made its 'first serve' on the scope of its proposed Artificial Intelligence Act

20/08/2021

Read time 8m

Digitalisation

Debate continues over the pros and cons of regulating artificial intelligence

What are the issues of most concern for businesses in the EU Commission's recently published AI Act proposals?

27/07/2021

Read time 6m

IT and data

Cross-border data transfers: what's the state of play?

Seven takeaways for businesses considering data transfers and the use of new SCCs

22/07/2021

Read time 8m

IT and data

China announces new regulation on data security sanctions

Ride-hailing app Didi Chuxing's Wall Street IPO has prompted a probe from China's internet regulators amid an overhaul of national...

14/07/2021

Read time 3m

Regulatory and compliance

Sweeping reforms proposed to EU product regulation

New product safety regulation proposed by European Commission will cover online marketplaces for first time

01/07/2021

Read time 5m

IT and data

Dipping into Data | Regulators' increasing interest in data pooling

The potential anti-competitive effects of data pooling arrangements means businesses must monitor their compliance with competition rules

28/06/2021

Read time 4m

Tech, Media and Comms

Asia and TMT: emerging trends in 2021

Tech developments in China, India and Singapore have continued at a pace this year, with a range of digital, regulatory...

24/06/2021

Read time 7m

Commercial

New Standard Contractual Clauses: more certainty for data exports at the cost of increased checks and compliance obligations

What are the key aspects of the new SCCs and what next steps should businesses take?

21/06/2021

Read time 8m

Urban Mobility

Mobility as a Service Podcast | Opportunities and challenges in MaaS

08/06/2021

Read time 1m

Tech, Media and Comms

Government response to IoT consultation sets out 'Secure by Design' policy

The government has released a policy paper on the security of connected devices, setting out its intention to regulate IoT...

04/06/2021

Read time 6m

Digitalisation

UK's National Data Strategy | Driving forward the public and private sectors' use of data

How will businesses be impacted by the government's strategy for promoting better use of data to improve its own work...

28/05/2021

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Urban Dynamics

Shaping the future success of the UK's National Digital Twin with early legal input

What legal and governance foundations are needed for the UK's extraordinary National Digital Twin project? Osborne Clarke has contributed to...

18/05/2021

Read time 4m

Real estate

The future of the construction industry: offsite construction, next-generation connectivity and artificial intelligence

In this Sector note, Osborne Clarke LLP discuss how new and emerging technologies (such as next general connectivity and artificial...

17/05/2021

Read time 14m

Artificial intelligence

Be prepared | The growing regulatory focus in Europe on artificial intelligence applications

As legislators and regulators sharpen their focus on artificial intelligence, what do businesses operating in Europe need to plan for?

11/05/2021

Read time 5m

Urban Mobility

Mobility as a Service podcast | Data in MaaS

10/05/2021

Read time 1m

IT and data

Cybersecurity in IT contracting

Allocating risk with regard to liability for IT security in contractual negotiations requires a clear understanding of each party's responsibilities

03/05/2021

Read time 3m

Urban Mobility

Mobility as a Service Podcast | Competition law and MaaS: Opening up mobility markets

26/04/2021

Read time 1m

IT and data

How 'reality checks' can tailor IT security obligations to specific projects

Can information technology security be considered an 'obligation of result'?

26/04/2021

Read time 7m

AI, Data and Transformative Technologies

European Commission proposes new regulatory framework for artificial intelligence

Draft legislation will create a pyramid of risk-based regulation for artificial intelligence in the EU, including heavy fines for non-compliance

23/04/2021

Read time 7m

Smart cities

How individual buildings can support the digitalisation of an urban environment

Our series on how individual buildings can boost a city's 'smartness' looks at the contribution to connectivity, digitalisation and data

20/04/2021

Read time 7m

IT and data

What is the role of 'joint controllership' in data privacy?

Five things to know about the evolving concept of joint controllership in data protection and what it means in practice

19/04/2021

Read time 5m

AI, Data and Transformative Technologies

Where next for intellectual property protection and artificial intelligence in the UK?

The government's recent response to views on the implications of AI for IP policy highlights the need to consider protections...

12/04/2021

Read time 11m

Urban Mobility

Mobility as a Service Podcast | What are the consumer law considerations in MaaS?

12/04/2021

Read time 1m

Digitalisation

Debate ranges wide on legal and regulatory questions for artificial intelligence

With AI-specific legislation expected from the EU in the next month, what are the issues that are currently of most...

09/04/2021

Read time 4m

The Built Environment

How developing 'data consciousness' can drive value in the real estate sector

Can data deliver greater transparency and create value for the real estate sector? We report on discussions at a recent...

18/03/2021

Read time 6m

Intellectual property

Artificial intelligence raises new questions about purpose and scope of copyright

Could AI-generated works be eligible for protection by copyright or related rights?

15/03/2021

Read time 5m

IT and data

Towards a new data-sharing ecosystem across the EEE: the Data Governance Act

Recently, the European Commission has published a proposal for a Regulation on European Data Governance, which would intend to foster...

25/01/2021

Read time 4m

Digital Regulation

Digital regulation 2.0: UK to set up new competition regime for digital markets

The Digital Markets Taskforce sets out its vision of a new regulatory regime for digital markets, with focus on organisations...

11/01/2021

Read time 5m

Digital Regulation

Digital Regulation 2.0: UK and EU announce details of major reforms

New UK and EU laws reboot the eCommerce Directive, update rules relating to online illegal and harmful content and boost...

16/12/2020

Read time 9m

Digitalisation

Cybersecurity Asia: People's Republic of China to treat data security as matter of national security

Beijing is evolving its cybersecurity approach, after unveiling draft laws that promise to elevate data protection into the domain of...

10/12/2020

Read time 7m

IT and data

EU Data Governance Act | Creating European regulation for the data ecosystem

The proposed new regulatory regime seeks to encourage greater sharing of data but also to control the mechanisms and the...

02/12/2020

Read time 6m

Urban Dynamics

The new age of data in real estate

24/11/2020

Read time 1m

Digitalisation

OC.TV Webinars | Digitalisation: The quantum computing cybersecurity threat

16/10/2020

Read time 1m

Financial Services

Quincecare: a challenge to fintechs providing business banking services

As more businesses switch from traditional banks to digital services, fintech providers remain duty bound to protect against fraud which...

12/10/2020

Read time 4m

Urban Dynamics

Smart cities | How AI is boosting understanding of urban dynamics

How can artificial intelligence tools support our understanding of urban environments and drive the development of smart cities? We report...

08/10/2020

Read time 5m

IT and data

Latest European privacy decision adds complexity and uncertainty for cross-border data transfers, particularly to the U.S.

Surprise CJEU judgment leaves intact standard contractual clauses but invalidates EU-US Privacy Shield and forces businesses and regulators to work...

16/07/2020

Read time 5m

Artificial intelligence

CDEI research identifies barriers to data use and ethical artificial intelligence

Public trust and regulation emerge as crucial from the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation's in-depth analysis of AI and...

08/07/2020

Read time 6m

IT and data

Data: making best use of a valuable asset

Businesses in all sectors are focusing more than ever on how they can digitise and enhance their interactions with customers...

28/05/2020

Read time 4m

AI, Data and Transformative Technologies

Artificial Intelligence | How much attention should you pay to legal risks and data governance?

18/05/2020

Read time 4m

Managing Covid-19

Digital Fortress to Digital Bunker – the new cybersecurity model

India is a key source of outsourced IT services for overseas entities. These services often comprise critical dependencies for regulated...

05/05/2020

Read time 1m

Managing Covid-19

Data protection and Covid-19: French companies, their suppliers and contractors, and cyber risks

As lockdown is extended in France for a few more weeks, companies still need to ensure they adopt actions required...

17/04/2020

Read time 4m

Regulatory and compliance

ICO consultation on right of access guidance: challenges and silver linings for business

On 4 December 2019, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) launched its eagerly awaited draft guidance on the right of access...

16/01/2020

Read time 7m

Digitalisation

A digital and transformed future | New interfaces and new interactions

09/01/2020

Read time 4m

Digitalisation

A digital and transformed future | "An amazing digital playing field"

07/01/2020

Read time 4m

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IT and data

What does the new Data Privacy Framework adequacy decision mean for US data flows?

EU and UK companies transferring personal data should check if their US data importers certify under the new framework

11/07/2023

Read time 6m

Blockchain

What are the implications of the EU Data Act for smart contract operators?

EU policymakers finalise long-anticipated new data rules that have far-reaching significance for smart contracts

07/07/2023

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

Data Protection | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2023

Update on UK data protection reform | UK and US announce Atlantic Declaration | ICO publishes report on neurotechnology

28/06/2023

Read time 4m

Artificial intelligence

Facial recognition and data protection: new guidelines in the European Union

The European Data Protection Board takes a step towards a Union-wide legal framework for facial recognition technologies

23/06/2023

Read time 5m

Future-proofing supply chains

MOVEit ransomware attack highlights importance of managing supply-chain cyber risks

UK and international breaches are a timely reminder that organisations need to properly assess supply chain security

07/06/2023

Read time 1m

Artificial intelligence

Rise of the machines: AI is opening up a new front in the war on cyber crime

All new technologies create opportunities for criminals and it is a constant race to stay ahead of the latest threats

07/06/2023

Read time 2m

Data-driven business models

Buying a company in the UK or EU? How buyers and investors can protect themselves against data privacy risks

Buyers and investors will need to consider options for protecting themselves financially when uncovering data privacy risks in a due...

26/01/2023

Read time 5m

Data-driven business models

Selling a European company? What you need to know about data privacy due diligence

In a potential sale or investment, a company's data privacy practices can either improve a company's negotiating position or jeopardize...

24/01/2023

Read time 4m

IT and data

Ransomware inquiry calls for evidence from UK organisations

Parliament is looking to assess and address the threat to UK national security posed by ransomware attacks

07/12/2022

Read time 2m

Workforce Solutions

How data-driven business models can help workforce solutions companies

What are the areas of interest in the European Company Lawyers Association report for the workforce solutions sector?

18/10/2022

Read time 2m

Data-driven business models

Five more data protection actions for US companies planning to expand overseas

We complete our list of top 10 tips to prepare for data protection laws when entering UK and EU markets

14/09/2022

Read time 3m

Data-driven business models

How to prepare for data protection laws when expanding internationally: five of 10 top tips

US businesses selling or setting up in the UK or EU need to address data protection – here are our...

07/09/2022

Read time 4m

Urban Dynamics

Smart cities pose 'fit for purpose' questions for data regulation

The EU and UK need to balance the protection of individual rights and allowing for innovation in data-intense environments

17/08/2022

Read time 7m

Data-driven business models

Podcast | Data-driven business models: the role of legal teams in delivering success – Panel discussion

In this podcast episode a fantastic panel of speakers, including Jan Wittrodt, Head of Privacy & Technology Law and Privacy...

26/07/2022

Data-driven business models

Podcast | Data-driven business models: the role of legal teams in delivering success – Jan Wittrodt

In this podcast episode Jan Wittrodt, Head of Privacy & Technology Law and Privacy Governance at Zalando, discusses his five...

25/07/2022

Data-driven business models

How in-house legal teams can seize the opportunities of data-driven business models

Data-related legal and regulatory developments can be viewed as an opportunity for unlocking future markets – and repositioning the role...

25/07/2022

Read time 5m

Blockchain

Should blockchain's decentralised autonomous organisations be regulated or unregulated?

Crypto 'community in action' clubs are raising legal issues around regulation, liability, tax optimisation and contract

07/07/2022

Read time 3m

Data-driven business models

Data-driven business models | An overview of the report

Osborne Clarke has released a report in partnership with the European Company Lawyers Association exploring the challenges and opportunities associated...

01/07/2022

Read time 1m

Data-driven business models

Data pooling and data integration in groups of companies

There are various stages in the life-cycle of a dataset. First, the dataset must be created, whether this is achieved...

14/06/2022

Read time 6m

Data-driven business models

Data law landscapes beyond Europe

European businesses with an appetite for global growth cannot afford to ignore the data law landscape in other markets. Regulation...

14/06/2022

Read time 9m

Data-driven business models

Rethinking regulation of data-driven digital platforms

The European Union is about to enact the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act. Both are focused on reshaping...

14/06/2022

Read time 7m

Data-driven business models

Trust and Legal Certainty for the data-driven Economy? A look into the EU Data Governance Act

The EU sees a bright future for a European data economy. The ambition of the Data Governance Act (DGA) is...

14/06/2022

Read time 9m

Data-driven business models

Challenging the environmental impact of data-driven business models

Net-zero goals have become a strategic priority for many businesses and so the carbon footprint of data-driven business models has...

14/06/2022

Read time 5m

Data-driven business models

Future IP issues relating to data-driven business models

This article delves into a selection of future IP issues that owners of data-driven businesses should be aware of. Firstly...

14/06/2022

Read time 10m

Data-driven business models

Cybersecurity – Are you prepared? Some thoughts on cybersecurity governance

For many European companies, a cyber attack is inevitable. The question is not if, but when and how the company...

14/06/2022

Read time 7m

Data-driven business models

How to respond to a ransomware attack – an illustrative example

Cyber attacks have become a fact of life. They are a persistent and real risk for any business, with the...

14/06/2022

Read time 13m

Data-driven business models

Digital twins in the built environment

Digital twins can offer powerful insights into the built environment, including ensuring optimised energy use or enabling visualisations of environmental...

14/06/2022

Read time 12m

Data-driven business models

Regulating data-powered artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an increasingly powerful and pervasive tool being used to boost productivity across all sectors. Data is...

14/06/2022

Read time 7m

Data-driven business models

Digital twins: enabling sale of a service, not an asset

Digital twins are increasingly used in industrial systems. They can be transformative, enabling optimisation of efficiency and output. They can...

14/06/2022

Read time 11m

Data-driven business models

Our new products are connected – what implications does that have?

Introducing connected products into a business's product range may on some level appear straightforward, but the fact that the products...

14/06/2022

Read time 6m

Data-driven business models

How open banking has facilitated data-driven business models, and what's next

Open banking offers opportunities for data-driven business models by allowing customers to share their banking data securely with third parties...

14/06/2022

Read time 10m

Data-driven business models

Access to Data (and how to enforce it)

For most data-driven business models, access to data is key. If a supplier holds data that gives it a competitive...

14/06/2022

Read time 9m

Data-driven business models

Shaping success for data-driven business models

As data and digital technology transform businesses, an opportunity is emerging for in-house legal teams to embed themselves at the...

14/06/2022

Read time 11m

Data-driven business models

Data-driven business models: the role of legal teams in delivering success | Key findings

This infographic highlights some of the key overall findings and sector figures from our detailed report produced in partnership with...

14/06/2022

Read time 1m

Data-driven business models

Data-driven business models: the role of legal teams in delivering success | Report

This detailed report, produced in partnership with European Company Lawyers Association (ECLA), explores the challenges and opportunities associated with new...

14/06/2022

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Regulatory and compliance

How employers should prepare for data subject access requests

New European Data Protection Board guidelines on data requests mean employers will need to get up to speed on obligations

24/05/2022

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Regulatory and compliance

The Queen's Speech - Data Reform Bill announced

UK government heralds next step in process of diverging from EU data protection regime, but extent of divergence not yet...

13/05/2022

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Urban Mobility

Transparency and compliance pave way for mobility as a service

The integrated model for urban transport raises legal and regulatory questions around privacy, competition, contracts, policy and more

11/05/2022

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Tech, Media and Comms

IP and the metaverse: ownership and infringement of rights

Platform operators will need to have tools and measures in place that allow them to put an end to infringements

28/04/2022

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Intellectual property

Closer look at EUIPO's study on AI's impact on the infringement and enforcement of copyright and designs

IP analysis: Robyn Trigg, Knowledge Lawyer at Osborne Clarke, discusses the European Union Intellectual Property Office's (EUIPO) study on the...

22/04/2022

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Digitalisation

Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum launches a UK hub for expertise

A network of UK regulators' research portal will bring together work on the regulation of digital markets and is likely...

06/04/2022

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Employment and pensions

Pensions 22 Podcast | Getting ready for Pensions Dashboards

Welcome to the fifth podcast in our Pensions 22 series

09/03/2022

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Urban Mobility

Mobility as a Service Podcast | Investment in MaaS

08/03/2022

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IT and data

Cyber security in the Retail & Consumer industry:

Protecting your brand from hackers and how to deal with cyber attacks In a digitalised economy, companies in the retail...

24/02/2022

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IT and data

EU Data Act proposal: Commission plans comprehensive right to data access

The proposed legislation is set to have a huge impact on the European data economy

23/02/2022

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Financial Services

Bill seeks to regulate Singapore entities providing virtual-asset services overseas

What are the new Financial Services and Markets Bill's main features and what could it mean for digital token services...

18/02/2022

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Tech, Media and Comms

Legislators worldwide move to adopt regulation by design

A new form of regulation is emerging that will help keep pace with developments in artificial intelligence

24/01/2022

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Tech, Media and Comms

Technology, Media and Communications Annual Review 2022

20/01/2022

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Regulatory and compliance

Using drones in health and safety inspections

Safety Assessment Federation guidance considers the use of drone technology and data to support examinations and inspections of various types...

13/01/2022

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Sustainable disruption: 12 decarbonising technologies for cities

Managing legal risk from IoT systems in business premises

As the Internet of Things proliferates, what are the risks – and opportunities – that businesses should consider regarding the...

07/01/2022

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Competition, antitrust and trade

Digital Markets Act: EU's new regulation of 'gatekeepers' pushes ahead in 2022

Significant change to competition rules in EU digital markets moves closer to implementation as European Council and European Parliament set...

06/01/2022

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Commercial

EDPB consults on GDPR guidelines for international data transfers

Draft guidelines on how territorial scope and international data transfers interact under GDPR will help create greater legal certainty but...

22/12/2021

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Urban Mobility

Mobility as a Service Podcast | Intellectual Property in MaaS

23/11/2021

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Intellectual property

The future regulation of AI: UKIPO consults on patent protection

The consultation includes policy options on how patent protection for AI-devised inventions should be managed with respondents asked to rank...

12/11/2021

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Intellectual property

The future regulation of AI: UKIPO launches further consultation on AI and copyright

The policy options make proposals on how to manage the copyright protection for AI-generated works and how to deal with...

10/11/2021

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AI, Data and Transformative Technologies

Tipping the Balance: defining a sustainable vision for artificial intelligence

Given the huge energy demands of artificial intelligence, how can businesses ensure that it is a credible technology for their...

04/11/2021

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Sustainable disruption: 12 decarbonising technologies for cities

Can sustainable disruption and technology deliver decarbonised cities?

Against the backdrop of COP26, the reduction of carbon emissions in cities and identifying methodology, technology and investment to achieve...

02/11/2021

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Urban Dynamics

Artificial intelligence and jobs | Delivering the right skills in the UK's workforce

What are the ramifications for the UK workforce, and staffing and training companies in particular, of the growing deployment of...

02/11/2021

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Sustainable disruption: 12 decarbonising technologies for cities

New research by Economist Impact, supported by Osborne Clarke, has identified 12 technologies that can help cities achieve their carbon-emission...

20/10/2021

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Blockchain

What are the legal issues around NFTs?

Our international blockchain, technology, data, intellectual property and finreg specialists discuss the legal issues raised by the growing commercial activity...

14/10/2021

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Digitalisation

Digital regulation | The alchemy of a strategic framing for compliance

As the scope of digital regulation continues to expand and sanctions for non-compliance ramp up, how can you turn onerous...

04/10/2021

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Decarbonisation

Urban Transformation: the World Economic Forum addresses the decarbonisation challenge in cities

The World Economic Forum's report on the value of integrated energy solutions to deliver decarbonised, sustainable and resilient cities around...

27/09/2021

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Mobility and Infrastructure

China issues new rules on data protection in the auto industry

New rules on automotive data security coming into force in October

15/09/2021

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IT and data

Europe opens decider exchanges on the future of regulation of AI systems

The European Commission has made its 'first serve' on the scope of its proposed Artificial Intelligence Act

20/08/2021

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Digitalisation

Debate continues over the pros and cons of regulating artificial intelligence

What are the issues of most concern for businesses in the EU Commission's recently published AI Act proposals?

27/07/2021

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IT and data

Cross-border data transfers: what's the state of play?

Seven takeaways for businesses considering data transfers and the use of new SCCs

22/07/2021

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IT and data

China announces new regulation on data security sanctions

Ride-hailing app Didi Chuxing's Wall Street IPO has prompted a probe from China's internet regulators amid an overhaul of national...

14/07/2021

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Regulatory and compliance

Sweeping reforms proposed to EU product regulation

New product safety regulation proposed by European Commission will cover online marketplaces for first time

01/07/2021

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IT and data

Dipping into Data | Regulators' increasing interest in data pooling

The potential anti-competitive effects of data pooling arrangements means businesses must monitor their compliance with competition rules

28/06/2021

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Tech, Media and Comms

Asia and TMT: emerging trends in 2021

Tech developments in China, India and Singapore have continued at a pace this year, with a range of digital, regulatory...

24/06/2021

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Commercial

New Standard Contractual Clauses: more certainty for data exports at the cost of increased checks and compliance obligations

What are the key aspects of the new SCCs and what next steps should businesses take?

21/06/2021

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Urban Mobility

Mobility as a Service Podcast | Opportunities and challenges in MaaS

08/06/2021

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Tech, Media and Comms

Government response to IoT consultation sets out 'Secure by Design' policy

The government has released a policy paper on the security of connected devices, setting out its intention to regulate IoT...

04/06/2021

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Digitalisation

UK's National Data Strategy | Driving forward the public and private sectors' use of data

How will businesses be impacted by the government's strategy for promoting better use of data to improve its own work...

28/05/2021

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Urban Dynamics

Shaping the future success of the UK's National Digital Twin with early legal input

What legal and governance foundations are needed for the UK's extraordinary National Digital Twin project? Osborne Clarke has contributed to...

18/05/2021

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Real estate

The future of the construction industry: offsite construction, next-generation connectivity and artificial intelligence

In this Sector note, Osborne Clarke LLP discuss how new and emerging technologies (such as next general connectivity and artificial...

17/05/2021

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Artificial intelligence

Be prepared | The growing regulatory focus in Europe on artificial intelligence applications

As legislators and regulators sharpen their focus on artificial intelligence, what do businesses operating in Europe need to plan for?

11/05/2021

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Urban Mobility

Mobility as a Service podcast | Data in MaaS

10/05/2021

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IT and data

Cybersecurity in IT contracting

Allocating risk with regard to liability for IT security in contractual negotiations requires a clear understanding of each party's responsibilities

03/05/2021

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Urban Mobility

Mobility as a Service Podcast | Competition law and MaaS: Opening up mobility markets

26/04/2021

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IT and data

How 'reality checks' can tailor IT security obligations to specific projects

Can information technology security be considered an 'obligation of result'?

26/04/2021

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AI, Data and Transformative Technologies

European Commission proposes new regulatory framework for artificial intelligence

Draft legislation will create a pyramid of risk-based regulation for artificial intelligence in the EU, including heavy fines for non-compliance

23/04/2021

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Smart cities

How individual buildings can support the digitalisation of an urban environment

Our series on how individual buildings can boost a city's 'smartness' looks at the contribution to connectivity, digitalisation and data

20/04/2021

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IT and data

What is the role of 'joint controllership' in data privacy?

Five things to know about the evolving concept of joint controllership in data protection and what it means in practice

19/04/2021

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AI, Data and Transformative Technologies

Where next for intellectual property protection and artificial intelligence in the UK?

The government's recent response to views on the implications of AI for IP policy highlights the need to consider protections...

12/04/2021

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Urban Mobility

Mobility as a Service Podcast | What are the consumer law considerations in MaaS?

12/04/2021

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Digitalisation

Debate ranges wide on legal and regulatory questions for artificial intelligence

With AI-specific legislation expected from the EU in the next month, what are the issues that are currently of most...

09/04/2021

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The Built Environment

How developing 'data consciousness' can drive value in the real estate sector

Can data deliver greater transparency and create value for the real estate sector? We report on discussions at a recent...

18/03/2021

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Intellectual property

Artificial intelligence raises new questions about purpose and scope of copyright

Could AI-generated works be eligible for protection by copyright or related rights?

15/03/2021

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IT and data

Towards a new data-sharing ecosystem across the EEE: the Data Governance Act

Recently, the European Commission has published a proposal for a Regulation on European Data Governance, which would intend to foster...

25/01/2021

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Digital Regulation

Digital regulation 2.0: UK to set up new competition regime for digital markets

The Digital Markets Taskforce sets out its vision of a new regulatory regime for digital markets, with focus on organisations...

11/01/2021

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Digital Regulation

Digital Regulation 2.0: UK and EU announce details of major reforms

New UK and EU laws reboot the eCommerce Directive, update rules relating to online illegal and harmful content and boost...

16/12/2020

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Digitalisation

Cybersecurity Asia: People's Republic of China to treat data security as matter of national security

Beijing is evolving its cybersecurity approach, after unveiling draft laws that promise to elevate data protection into the domain of...

10/12/2020

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IT and data

EU Data Governance Act | Creating European regulation for the data ecosystem

The proposed new regulatory regime seeks to encourage greater sharing of data but also to control the mechanisms and the...

02/12/2020

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Urban Dynamics

The new age of data in real estate

24/11/2020

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Digitalisation

OC.TV Webinars | Digitalisation: The quantum computing cybersecurity threat

16/10/2020

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Financial Services

Quincecare: a challenge to fintechs providing business banking services

As more businesses switch from traditional banks to digital services, fintech providers remain duty bound to protect against fraud which...

12/10/2020

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Urban Dynamics

Smart cities | How AI is boosting understanding of urban dynamics

How can artificial intelligence tools support our understanding of urban environments and drive the development of smart cities? We report...

08/10/2020

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IT and data

Latest European privacy decision adds complexity and uncertainty for cross-border data transfers, particularly to the U.S.

Surprise CJEU judgment leaves intact standard contractual clauses but invalidates EU-US Privacy Shield and forces businesses and regulators to work...

16/07/2020

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Artificial intelligence

CDEI research identifies barriers to data use and ethical artificial intelligence

Public trust and regulation emerge as crucial from the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation's in-depth analysis of AI and...

08/07/2020

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IT and data

Data: making best use of a valuable asset

Businesses in all sectors are focusing more than ever on how they can digitise and enhance their interactions with customers...

28/05/2020

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AI, Data and Transformative Technologies

Artificial Intelligence | How much attention should you pay to legal risks and data governance?

18/05/2020

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Managing Covid-19

Digital Fortress to Digital Bunker – the new cybersecurity model

India is a key source of outsourced IT services for overseas entities. These services often comprise critical dependencies for regulated...

05/05/2020

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Managing Covid-19

Data protection and Covid-19: French companies, their suppliers and contractors, and cyber risks

As lockdown is extended in France for a few more weeks, companies still need to ensure they adopt actions required...

17/04/2020

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Regulatory and compliance

ICO consultation on right of access guidance: challenges and silver linings for business

On 4 December 2019, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) launched its eagerly awaited draft guidance on the right of access...

16/01/2020

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Digitalisation

A digital and transformed future | New interfaces and new interactions

09/01/2020

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Digitalisation

A digital and transformed future | "An amazing digital playing field"

07/01/2020

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