The European Commission published guidelines that clarify the definition of AI systems under the AI Act, analyzing each component of the definition of AI system, providing examples and specifying which systems should be...more
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has issued an opinion on certain data protection aspects related to processing personal data in AI models. The opinion came after the Irish supervisory authority raised questions to...more
Country Status Legislation* Commentary Austria Available here Austria has submitted the “Network and Information Security Act” for Parliament’s consideration. It is anticipated that the “Network and Information Security Act”...more
This update is part of our EU AI Act Series. Learn more about the EU AI Act here. The EU AI Act imposes obligations on providers, importers, distributors and deployers of AI systems and General-Purpose AI Models (GPAIMs). ...more
This update is part of our EU AI Act Series. Learn more about the EU AI Act here. The European AI Act has been formally adopted and the countdown to the start of enforcement has begun. ...more
What’s Happening? The European AI Act has been formally adopted and the countdown to the start of enforcement has begun. The AI Act sets out general principles regarding when its provisions become effective. Still, there are...more
For more information about France’s SREN law, see our update that provides five key takeaways for businesses. Two new laws impose an array of obligations and restrictions on cloud providers in France. First, the European...more
The French government has adopted a law aimed at regulating digital services. The new SREN law (Loi Visant à Sécuriser et à Réguler l'Espace Numérique) adapts French legislation to new EU regulations, including the Digital...more
The European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) will lead to the development and implementation of common cybersecurity standards for products with a “digital element” in the European Union.
Whilst the newly adopted and updated...more
This overview is part of a wider series of articles on the AI Act. For recommended steps to take in the first six months, our latest update is available here. The European AI Act has a broad material and territorial scope of...more
The UK’s new Online Safety Act (the “OSA”) and the EU’s Digital Services Act (the “DSA”) both try to make the internet safer by focusing on an online service provider’s systems and processes. But differences in the laws will...more
The EU AI Act, which is progressing towards adoption by the end of 2023, will be complemented by an update to the European civil liability rules applicable to AI-related claims. Towards the end of 2022, the EU Commission...more
From 24 April, 2023, victims of cyber-attacks (as defined by the Criminal Code in italic text below) will have 72 hours to file a complaint with “competent authorities” if they want to obtain reimbursement under their...more
Ce qui change : le Digital Services Act (Règlement (UE) 2022/2065, « DSA ») est entré en vigueur le 16 novembre 2022 et sera applicable à compter du 17 Février 2024. Le champ d’application de cette règlementation est...more
This is an update to our previous coverage of the Digital Services Act (“DSA”). The final text of Europe’s (EU) Digital Services Act (“DSA”) was recently approved by the Council of the EU Member States. That means that the...more
Version Française: La loi relative aux dispositifs de contrôle parental sur les appareils connectés est désormais applicable. This Law n°2022-300 of March 2, 2022 provides for new obligations in order to strengthen parental...more
After more than a year of negotiations the final text of Europe’s (EU) Digital Services Act (“DSA”) has been agreed upon by the EU Parliament, the French Presidency of the Council of the EU, and the European Commission (“EU...more
What You Need to Know The draft law would impose transparency obligations relating to cybersecurity. It is still being discussed and adjusted, but it could potentially come into effect in 2023. “Large-scale” online platforms...more