Data, privacy and cyber in the UK and EU: Ten watchouts for 2026

In the fast-paced, ever-changing world of data, privacy and cyber, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. With developments in AI, online safety, tracking technologies and international data transfers, organisations in the EU and UK face an increasingly complex landscape. Following Data Protection Day last month, our UK firm has identified ten key themes they believe will significantly impact businesses in the year ahead. 1….

Italy’s first law on artificial intelligence takes effect

Italy’s Law no. 132 of 23 September 2025 has been published and is now in effect. It governs “Provisions and delegated powers to the Government on artificial intelligence”. We examine this significant new legislation below. Italy’s new Law, effective since 10 October 2025, aims to clarify the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in various sectors (including healthcare, law, public administration and employment) and promote responsible technological development based on a human-centric approach. It marks an important moment in Italy and the…

EU KI-Verordnung tritt in Kraft – diese Termine sollten Sie beachten

Am 1. August 2024 tritt die europäische KI-Verordnung (auch bekannt als AI Act) in Kraft. Damit stehen auch die Termine für die zeitlich gestaffelte Anwendbarkeit der KI-VO fest. Die KI-VO Verordnung tritt ohne weiteren Umsetzungsakt in allen EU-Mitgliedsstaaten in Kraft. Anders als bei einer europäischen Richtlinie muss also der nationalen Gesetzgeber nicht selbst aktiv werden. Die KI-VO sieht allerdings, ebenso wie z. B. die Datenschutz-Grundverordnung…

AI and global mobility practice

The pandemic has driven a paradigm shift in the world of global mobility. The sudden and widespread roll-out of technology to support remote working showed employees new possibilities for ‘working from everywhere’, and has driven demand for new kinds of flexibility that, until recently, could scarcely have been imagined. AI now promises to bring a fresh round of disruption to global mobility practice. Global mobility…

Can AI set the perfect salary?

Artificial intelligence and machine learning could become key partners in salary management decisions. Figuring out the ‘perfect salary’ is just one way we may be able to empower AI in compensation and benefits decisions. Employers should not miss the opportunity to involve AI both in their salary decisions, and in complying with pay reporting requirements. AI and salary: the possible connections Determining the most appropriate…

Generative AI in the workplace: time for a cyber-supervisor?

The launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 brought generative AI technology firmly into mainstream consciousness, astonishing us with its ability to generate human-like answers at the click of a button. Its potential is enormous, but how can this technology be harnessed in the world of work? The self-stated goal of ChatGPT is ‘to provide a more natural and efficient way of communicating with computers and…

AI that detects your emotions: issues for employment?

The development of Empathetic AI, which purports to be able to detect human emotions, raises significant questions for employment, particularly around data privacy and potential bias. Smile! You’re on camera! And we are detecting your heart rate, pupil dilation, blood pressure, temperature, and other physiognomic measurements… Empathic Artificial Intelligence is a sub-group of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems which makes use of empathic technology: algorithms that…

Algorithms, artificial intelligence and employees’ rights in Spain and beyond

When employers implement systems involving AI and algorithms, they may have obligations to inform or consult employees. Spain In recent years, algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) systems have been introducing a constant stream of changes in the management of business services and activities with a direct impact on working conditions. These changes are taking place outside the traditional scheme of employee participation in the company…