Richard Watts

Oct 23, 2024 | savethechildren.org.uk | Richard Watts

Uh oh, you are using an old web browser that we no longer support. Some of this website's features may not work correctly because of this. Learn about updating to a more modern browser here. As Autumn Budget day gets ever nearer (T-minus 8 days and counting), we’re hearing more and more whispers about the government’s plans.

Oct 9, 2024 | lexology.com | Jania Baigent |Karen Ngan |Michelle Dunlop |Richard Watts |Sally Mckechnie

Key takeawaysThe Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) has released a summary of the 250 submissions it received in response to its consultation on a proposed Biometrics Privacy Code of Practice (Code). The submissions highlighted the need for the Code to be simplified and refined to appropriately target key harms presented by biometric technologies, without unduly stifling innovation.

Feb 29, 2024 | lexology.com | Michelle Dunlop |Karen Ngan |Richard Watts

The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) is set to become the world’s first comprehensive legislation governing the development, deployment, and use of AI systems. In this article we take a look at how the Act will work, what its potential impact on New Zealand businesses will be, and what you need to do to prepare for when the Act comes into effect.