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13 August 2026

Digital Omnibus on AI to delay EU AI Act — what businesses need to know

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We examine the key changes introduced by the Digital Omnibus on AI, what remains unchanged and how businesses should respond.

9 July 2026

STAIRs & Housing Ombudsman changes — what housing associations must do to prepare

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We explore how the Housing Ombudsman’s role is changing and outline the practical steps to remain compliant.

2 June 2026

5 confidentiality & data protection risks that businesses face when using public AI tools

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We explain why uncontrolled use of public AI tools creates real confidentiality and data protection risks and outline how you can manage them safely.

12 May 2026

DUA: data protection complaints process explained & how to prepare

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We delve into the key changes coming into force on 19 June 2026 and explain how businesses should prepare.

14 April 2026

Implementing AI at work — your legal obligations

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We explore how AI is transforming data protection, the risks that organisations now face and what effective compliance looks like today.

25 February 2026

The Digital Omnibus — proposed key changes to EU data protection obligations

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We break down the key proposed reforms in the Digital Omnibus Package and outline what businesses should do to prepare.

21 January 2026

2026 horizon scan — key legal & regulatory changes ahead

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We explore the key developments that in-house lawyers should have on their radar and what they mean for your organisation in the year ahead.

12 January 2026

Cyber-attacks — 8 essential steps to strengthen your response before it’s too late

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We outline eight key steps to put your organisation in the strongest position for a prompt and effective response to any cyber-attack.

26 November 2025

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 — how opt-in rules are changing for charities

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We explore how charities will need to manage their marketing activities and supporter consent once the secondary legislation takes effect.

5 November 2025

Capita’s £14m data breach fine — a wake-up call for UK organisations

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We explore how weak cybersecurity and slow responses can trigger major data breaches and resulting ICO fines.

26 August 2025

The EU Data Act — a new era for data governance in Europe

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The EU Data Act is a regulation designed to reshape the European data economy by establishing harmonised rules for data access, sharing and portability.

18 August 2025

DUA — how to prepare for the UK’s new data privacy regime

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Designed to amend the UK’s existing data privacy regime, the DUA Act will affect the UK GDPR, PECR and the Data Protection Act 2018.