The Linklaters Podcast

Looking ahead to 2025, regulators’ approach to competition law is expected to see considerable shifts. On a tide of concern for national and economic security – and following a year with considerable political change – expect government pressure to prioritise growth, investment and innovation, to shape how regulators review transactions and enforce antitrust rules.

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There have been some major developments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this year with the Personal Data Protection Law coming into force on 14 September 2024. Namely, the Saudi Data & AI Authority have been proactive in issuing guidelines to allow for organisations to better comply with the laws and regulations. Specifically, there are published amending regulations around the transfer of personal data outside of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Season 2 - Episode 3: The Current State of Data Protection

After more than two years since its implementation, the Thai Personal Data Protection Act sees its first enforcement case. Regulators have taken action against the violation and imposed a major fine. In this episode associate Patchara Suebwattanakul explores the highlights from Thailand’s inaugural enforcement case, shedding light on recent updates on key subordinate regulations which have been issued in the past year.

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In this episode of Crypto Facto, Josh Klayman, Linklaters’ Head of U.S. Head of Fintech and Head of Blockchain & Digital Assets, is joined by Jeff Cohen, Partner in Linklaters’ New York Capital Markets practice. Josh and Jeff discuss the recent US presidential election and dive into what the new Trump administration may have in store for the crypto sector. From the new securities laws that are likely to be at the top of the Republican’s agenda in Congress to informal guidance, expected political appointees, and litigation, this episode of the podcast breaks down the current state of the crypto markets and where we are potentially headed over the next four years.

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Season 2 - Episode 2: The Current State of Data Protection in Asia

In this episode, Albert Yuen, Head of Hong Kong TMT, takes a deep dive into the recent data privacy developments in the Hong Kong SAR relating to AI and cybersecurity. Regulators have been actively providing guidance on AI risks and related governance and compliance requirements. Follow along to learn how businesses can better navigate these evolving requirements.

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Sports and ESG are becoming increasingly intertwined, with tournament and competition organisers, clubs and individuals taking more steps to travel, compete and operate with sustainability in mind. In this podcast, Benja, Claudia and James dive deeper into the world of sustainability in sports – from the work being done by Forest Green Rovers and FC Barcelona, through to the risks of greenwashing and how organisations are can adopt ESG strategies to help them prepare for the future.

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Season 2 - Episode 1: The Current State of Data Protection in Asia

The past year has witnessed rapid developments in mainland China’s data management and security framework. While multinationals are now benefiting from relaxed restrictions on cross-border data transfers, they contend with intensified regulatory scrutiny on other data management obligations. In this episode, our partner and Head of China TMT, Alex Roberts highlights the recent regulatory and enforcement trends in China from data privacy, cyber and data security perspectives, and forecasts new regulations anticipated to come into effect in 2025.

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In this episode, managing associates Terry Yiangou and Iyes Igiehon and associates Elliot Jack and Elizabeth Webb explore what the CSDDD means for the financial sector, including scoping and application as well as transition plan requirements.

In this episode, Claudia Cavicchioli, Counsel in the Paris team, explores the similarities between the French Duty of Vigilance Law and the CSDDD, including what can be learnt from French law, and how the CSDDD might impact the French legal landscape.

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As AI rapidly develops, it brings with it the risk that firms might be accused of ‘AI-washing’: ‘overselling’ their AI’s capabilities, for example to boost sales or reputation or to raise capital.  With attentive regulators and well-funding claimant lawyers, this risk must be managed carefully.

In this episode we define AI-washing and give some emerging examples of it.  We look at the key civil and regulatory risks.  We draw some lessons from recent and cutting-edge US and UK regulatory and enforcement action.  And we finish with practical tips about ways you might address this risk in your own businesses.

This episode features Doug Davison (partner, Washington D.C.), David Thomas (partner, London) and Duncan Campbell (senior associate, London).

For more AI insights visit our webpages on AI and Contentious AI and check out our AI toolkit.

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