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The AI Act is here – the time to act is now
The AI Act is a comprehensive legislative framework designed to govern the development, deployment and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems within the European Union, with the aim of ensuring safety, transparency and respect for fundamental rights. On 13 March 2024, the European Parliament adopted the consolidated AI Act. The next step before the Act […]
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EU-US data transfers: new Data Privacy Framework adopted by the European Commission
On 10 July 2023, the European Commission adopted a decision on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, recognising the US as a country providing sufficient protection for personal data subject to requirements under the GDPR. This marks the end of long-running and intense negotiations between the EU and the US, as a result of which personal […]
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Collective Redress Directive: what will it bring for businesses and consumers?
In 2020, the European Union (EU) adopted the Collective Redress Directive[1] as a part of the New Deal for Consumers package. Strong consumer protection rules increase total consumer shopping, which boosts trade and market development. Therefore, the EU has taken a step further and established collective protection of consumers’ rights through representative actions. The Directive […]
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Deadline approaching: Last chance to review global data transfer agreements
Transferring personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA) to third countries safely has been a hot and fast-evolving topic for years. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) establishes the free movement of personal data within the European Economic Area (EEA). However, the protection granted to personal data within the EEA must travel with the […]
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Comparison of arbitration institutions 2021
For business, dispute resolution is an unnecessary cost that must be avoided as much as possible. Experience shows that parties rarely pay much attention to the dispute resolution mechanisms in their contracts. Because of this, referring to the dispute resolution provision in a contract as the “midnight clause” or as the “champagne clause” makes perfect […]