Despite these, the gradual evolution of technology promises more integrated and seamless experiences in the future. Legal professionals find themselves at the intersection of technological innovation and organizational dynamics, grappling with the legal implications of data governance and collaboration protocols in this hybrid work landscape. "The rapid adoption of technology during the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the need for heightened focus on governance in the IT sector."
Secondly you have to build trust between your organisation and those that you deal with as counterparties, especially those relationships that lead to revenue generation. If your Partners or Customers feel they don’t trust your organisation to deal with their data properly and securely they will be susceptible to your rivals. But most of all, I find organisations sometimes have to play a rapid and stressful game of ‘catch-up’ when they are asked by another organisation to prove they have governance over their data. Being ready to onboard means being able to demonstrate you are trustworthy – and this shortens time to revenue, surely a good thing. Proper client ‘on-boarding’ is also now a way to show new clients that you know what you are doing where tech and data risks are concerned. This is when it comes back to people again – in your organisation, departmental heads are also now ‘Data Process Owners’ who should understand exactly what is going on with the data lifecycles they are responsible for. Departmental heads should also operate from a common ground where the legal landscape for tech and data are concerned. The legal landscape is being shaped by innovations, from the intricacies associated with hybrid
The Legal Horizon
A watershed moment unfolded in 2023 with the appearance of AI in the mainstream. ChatGPT's capabilities showcased AI's relatable communication abilities, enabling human-like interaction and simple text prompts rather than programming. Legal professionals are keenly observing AI's impact on various sectors, emphasizing the need for legal frameworks to address emerging challenges, including ethical considerations, liability issues, and the potential impact on employment. The EU will be the first major legal jurisdiction to launch an AI Act with more sure to follow their lead. As with the GDPR, the EU’s focus is on preserving individual rights and freedoms and minimising unwanted systemic, financial, legal or other discriminatory or unfair impacts.
work environments, the mainstream adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity threat awareness and mitigation, and the imperative role of governance in the IT space.
Hybrid Work Challenges and Tech Solutions
The advent of hybrid work environments has become a defining feature of modern organizational structures. However, the seamless integration of technology remains a challenge for many organizations. Collaboration hurdles, licensing complexities, permissioning intricacies, and organizational data management pose ongoing challenges.
Does Brexit Matter?
In the UK there was no meaningful divergence from the EU’s GDPR until now, but we are starting to see different approaches emerge. The UK’s Online Safety Act was recently passed
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