Tag: ai
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Who owns AI-generated content? Copyright laws explained (2025)
In 2025, the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) in creative industries has forced legal systems across the globe to confront a fundamental question: who owns AI-generated content? From AI-composed music to machine-written literature, the ambiguity around copyright ownership has become a pressing issue for businesses, creators, and policymakers alike. This article breaks down the…
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The 24-month IPO countdown: a General Counsel’s guide to legal readiness in the Tech industry
Preparing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) is one of the most transformative (and frankly, daunting) events in a Tech company’s lifecycle. General Counsels play a pivotal but often underestimated role in ensuring that the company meets the complex legal, regulatory, and governance requirements that come with going public. The time leading up to the…
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SaaS and Corporate Governance: a Board’s guide to managing Tech-driven liability
When the controversial SaaS start-up specialising in facial recognition started facing investigations and enforcement actions, including hefty fines and damages, in over 4 jurisdictions, this sent a shockwave through the Tech industry. SaaS companies operate at the intersection of scalability and regulatory exposure, making them uniquely vulnerable to governance pitfalls. Unlike traditional firms, their risks…
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Conducting a data protection audit: mapping your data flows and identifying gaps
In today’s data-driven world, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations is no longer optional, it’s a business imperative. With frameworks such as the GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, and emerging privacy laws around the world, organisations must routinely evaluate their data practices to avoid legal risks and maintain consumer trust. A comprehensive data protection audit is the cornerstone…