The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (the DUAA) gained Royal Assent in June 2025. It includes a raft of reforms to the UK’s data protection...
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Technology quotient - the ability of an individual, team or organization to harness the power of technology
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We were delighted to host AILBA in our Freshfields San Francisco office, bringing together an exceptional panel of speakers — including...
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Recent caselaw by the Higher Regional Court of Hamburg (“Kneschke vs. LAION e.V.”) The discussion of the high-stakes question whether –...
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Recent Case Law by the Regional Court of Munich (“GEMA vs. Open AI”) Training of large AI models with copyright protected material is a...
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A new year also means new regulation. In 2026, there are already several anticipated changes in the field of AI that will keep HR and...
We have once again canvassed opinions from our Freshfields global fintech team for the year ahead, as we did in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024...
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The EU AI Office has taken a significant step towards clarifying transparency requirements for providers and deployers of AI systems...
As 2025 draws to a close, the European Union has taken significant steps toward shaping the future AI in the workplace. They reflect a...
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While quantum computing promises major benefits, it also poses a less visible but very real security risk that organisations must address...
The Digital Regulation Co-operation Forum (DRCF) brings together the UK’s four key digital regulators – the Financial Conduct Authority...
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Data law is a key area of focus for regulators, with new rules, stricter enforcement, and diverging approaches across jurisdictions. Our...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already reshaping financial services, but regulators are moving fast to ensure opportunity does not...