On 19 May, the Small Business Protections Bill (formally known as the Commercial Payment Bill) (the “Bill”) was introduced to Parliament, marking a significant step in the UK government’s efforts to strengthen protections for small businesses. Positioned as “the toughest crackdown on late payments in a generation”, the Bill seeks to place a clear obligation
On May 19, 2026, the European Commission published draft guidelines clarifying the classification of high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems under Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (the “EU AI Act”) for stakeholder consultation. The guidance is intended to assist providers, deployers, and authorities in determining whether an AI system falls within the “high-risk” category, which attracts additional requirements.
As global businesses navigate numerous privacy and data protection laws worldwide, GDPR and CCPA compliance can provide a common baseline for meeting requirements in other jurisdictions.
This article was originally published by IAPP linked here. Contributors include Lothar Determann, Baker McKenzie; Graham Doyle, Deputy Commissioner, Head of Corporate Affairs, Media and Communications, Irish Data
This article was originally published by IAPP linked here.
Poland’s ABW report suggests a shift toward infrastructure-focused cyberattacks, underscoring the need for organizations to rethink defenses amid evolving nation-state threats.
Poland’s Internal Security Agency, or ABW, recently published its report covering the agency’s activities over the past two years. In the report, the ABW
German implementation of Directive (EU) 2024/825 and Directive (EU) 2023/2673
In brief
On 19 June 2026 and 27 September 2026 amendments of the German consumer protection law implementing the Empowering Consumers Directive ((EU) 2024/825) and Directive (EU) 2023/2673 will enter into force (“German Consumer Law Amendment Act” – German Federal Law Gazette 2026, part 1,
In brief
On 30 April 2026, the Brazilian Data Protection Agency (ANPD) launched a public consultation to discuss the draft of the Guidance for Providers of Information Technology Products or Services, within the scope of Law No. 15,211/2025 (“Digital ECA”) and Decree No. 12,880/2026 (“Decree”).
The
On May 12, 2026, Colorado lawmakers passed SB 26‑189 (the “2026 Law”), a sweeping rewrite of the state’s landmark artificial intelligence law. The new bill repeals and replaces much of Colorado’s existing AI regulatory framework, enacted as SB 24‑205 in 2024 (the “2024 Law”), narrowing some of the more burdensome requirements and shifting the focus
Outsourcing software development has become a strategic tool for Swiss companies seeking cost efficiency, scalability, and access to global talent. While traditionally associated with support and maintenance services, today’s outsourcing landscape increasingly focuses on high-value software engineering and product development.
Poland and Ukraine have emerged as leading destinations for such services, offering technical expertise, competitive
After a longer‑than‑anticipated review process, Japan has unveiled the long‑awaited bill for reform of its data protection regime. On 7 April 2026, the Cabinet approved and submitted to the Diet a bill (“Bill”) to amend the Act on the Protection of
On Thursday 7 May 2026 the European Parliament and Council of the EU reached political agreement on the Digital Omnibus on AI, which will amend the EU AI Act.
The European Commission published the Digital Omnibus on AI proposal on 19 November 2025, with the aim of “simplifying the AI Act while maintaining its