Privacy Law and Privacy Regulations

The last panel session of GALA 2026 brought together speakers from Germany, Poland, India, Colombia, Mexico and the United States to cover a remarkably wide range of regulatory and legal developments...

Since the announcement of Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview (Mythos), and more recently OpenAI's Daybreak, AI and cyber security has become the latest (of many, many, many) AI hot topics.

The United Kingdom has launched its Self-Driving Vehicle Pilot Scheme, establishing the first lawful pathway for fully driverless commercial operations on British roads. Businesses seeking to deploy autonomous vehicles must navigate a multi-layered approval process involving vehicle certification, special orders, and passenger service permits. With the government forecasting 38,000 new jobs and a £42 billion industry by 2035, this regulatory framework marks a pivotal moment for automated driving system

Starting June 19, UK data protection law introduces a mandatory requirement for organisations to establish internal complaint procedures before individuals can escalate issues to the Information Commissioner's Office. This procedural shift aims to reduce the ICO's complaint backlog while placing greater responsibility...

A family law expert examines the 2026 case of SL v SM [2026] EWFC 109, exploring the critical legal principles around mental capacity to divorce and the application of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The judgment provides essential guidance on how courts assess decision-making capacity in matrimonial proceedings.

European and UK regulators are implementing sweeping changes to online subscription practices that will fundamentally reshape how businesses handle consumer contracts and cancellations.