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Background The proliferation of AI developers operating in the UK has generated numerous copyright concerns, which are compounded by the legal uncertainty behind the application of UK copyright law to the training of AI models. On the one hand, AI developers face challenges in navigating copyright law in the UK,…
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Introduction On 20 July 2026, the European Commission published the final Guidelines on the implementation of the transparency obligations under Article 50 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (the “EU AI Act”).[1] Published less than two weeks before these obligations began to apply on 2 August 2026, the Guidelines provide…
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On 15 June 2026, the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, announced a UK-wide ban on social media platforms for children under 16.[1] This announcement came following the publication of the Department of Science, Innovation & Technology’s (DSIT) progress statement[2] (the “Progress Statement”) to its March consultation,…
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Introduction Preiskel & Co has advised the Movement for an Open Web (MOW), a digital competition advocacy group, on the creation of a new contract empowering publishers with legal mechanisms to assert ownership rights over their content and charge AI companies for harvesting and using it. The contract has been made…
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On 29 April 2026, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published updated guidance on the use of storage and access technologies (SATs) [1]. The guidance clarifies how Regulation 6 of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) [2] applies to cookies and similar technologies, including tracking…
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Peter Dally and Maria Constantin of Preiskel & Co advised on the making of the upcoming documentary The Bridge, which is already generating strong industry buzz and media attention ahead of its premieres. The Bridge offers a compelling and intimate look into the world of Chelsea FC supporters, uncovering the passion,…
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ICO Guidance on Automated Decision‑Making: Key Lessons for Organisations The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published updated guidance on Automated Decision Making (ADM) [1], ahead of further guidance on AI. The purpose is to help organisations understand when ADM applies, how it may be used lawfully, and…
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We are delighted to announce that we are co-sponsoring the Ithaca Competition Conference, along with other academic institutions, to be held 20 July – 1 August 2026. The conference will bring together leading academics, policymakers, and practitioners to explore key developments in antitrust and economic regulation,…
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Recognised Legitimate Interest under the Data (Use and Access) Act: A narrow Lawful Basis for Public Interest Scenarios Introduction Recognised legitimate interest is a new lawful basis introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, designed for specific public‑interest scenarios – not an exemption from GDPR…
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Following the decisions in KGM v Meta and New Mexico v Meta, we responded to David French’s free-speech defense of the social media platforms in the New York Times in an article published by The Sling. We argue that platforms disregard their duty of care when they intentionally exploit users, especially children, with…
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Last week, a jury in a California District Court and a jury in New Mexico found Google-owned YouTube and Meta liable for damages over youth social media addiction, misleading consumers and endangering children. In California, plaintiff K.G.M argued personal injury in that social media platforms Facebook, Instagram,…
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On Tuesday 24th March, Danny Preiskel is a panellist at GCCM telecoms conference speaking on “Global Wholesale Telecom in the AI-IoT-5G Convergence Era” London 2026 GCCM & MMS
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Introduction In October 2025, the CMA designated Apple and Google with strategic market status (“SMS”) in mobile platforms under the UK’s new digital regulation regime (the Digital Markets, Competition & Consumers Act 2024 (“DMCCA”)). The regime grants the CMA with new pro-competition investigatory powers to impose…
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On 19 February 2026, the UK Court of Appeal (The Court) handed down its decision in DSG Retail Limited v The Information Commissioner [2026] EWCA Civ 140[1]. The Court overturned an Upper Tribunal (UT) decision, confirming that a controller’s duty to safeguard personal data applies to data that is “personal” from the…
Contact: Jose Saras, Xavier Prida Riba
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The ICO has opened 2026 with a significant update to its guidance on international data transfers, aiming to finally simplify one of the most tangled areas of the UK GDPR. Published on 15 January, the new guidance promises to reduce complexity and give organisations a clearer, more practical framework for determining…
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Movement for an Open Web (“MOW”) has applied to join Clean Up the Internet (“CUTI”) in its legal challenge over Ofcom’s refusal to comply with Freedom of Information Request’s (“FOI’s”) seeking basic information about its dealings with major tech companies[1]. CUTI and MOW cite concerns over the transparency and…
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A new era for UK data protection The UK’s Data Use and Access Act 2025 (DUAA) marks one of the most significant shifts in the UK data protection landscape since the post‑Brexit adoption of the UK GDPR. With key provisions now in force from 5 February 2026 and further changes due in June, organisations can…
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On 5 February 2026, Preiskel & Co convened policymakers, legal experts and publishers at the Inner Temple to examine how generative AI and dominant technology platforms are restructuring journalism’s economic foundations. The event confirmed that AI-enhanced search constitutes structural transformation with material…
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Preiskel & Co advised the Independent Publishers Alliance, a nonprofit community of independent publishers in a complaint filed to the European Commission in July 2025. In the complaint, we emphasised that Google’s AI Overviews have caused, and continues to cause, significant harm to publishers, including news…
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On 27 January 2026, the European Commission announced the opening of two sets of specification proceedings to assist Google in complying with its obligations under the Digital Markets Act (“DMA”), formalising its regulatory dialogue with the company on key areas of implementation.[1] The first set of proceedings…
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