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AI & Data
Regulating AI and data is one of the central challenges in current tech policy. With constantly evolving technologies, techUK’s Digital Regulation Team support members with navigating this ever-changing policy landscape, providing resource, expertise and a forum for discussion.
Competition
Competitive markets are essential for innovation and growth. As the CMA work to implement the new digital markets regime, techUK’s Digital Regulation Team provide a vehicle for members to engage with the competition regulator across the breadth of issues they cover.
Online Fraud
The Digital Regulation team plays a key coordinating role in techUK’s work on fraud - within this workstream, we look at the powerful role tech can play in combatting fraud and how Government can provide innovative leadership in this space.
Online Safety
With Ofcom’s ongoing implementation of the Online Safety Act, techUK’s Digital Regulation Team coordinate efforts to support this work, through responding to consultations, meeting with stakeholders, and hosting events.
Pro-Growth Regulation
Competitive markets are essential for innovation and growth. As the CMA work to implement the new digital markets regime, techUK’s Digital Regulation Team provide a vehicle for members to engage with the competition regulator across the breadth of issues they cover.
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Our Digital Regulation Groups
The working groups provide business intelligence, networking and event opportunities. Get involved if you are a techUK member. Click on the group you are interested in to find out more and join!
Digital Regulation Working Group
Join the Digital Regulation Group (DRG) and work with members, regulators and policymakers to tackle some of the most pressing regulatory challenges that cut across AI, privacy, online safety and technologies of the future.
Data Protection Group
The Data Protection Group, a cross-industry collaboration in the UK, aims to foster a robust data compliance environment for consumer trust across markets. It unites professionals and individuals passionate about influencing or understanding data protection in the tech industry.
Public Policy Group
This Group is a forum for senior professionals in public policy, public affairs, and government relations, shaping the tech sector's policy landscape. It fosters discussions on political matters, identifies emerging issues, and works to establish industry consensus on policy developments.
Delivering Value to Members
For more information please contact:
Samiah Anderson
Samiah Anderson
Samiah Anderson is the Head of Digital Regulation at techUK.
With over six years of Government Affairs expertise, Samiah has built a solid reputation as a tech policy specialist, engaging regularly with UK Government Ministers, senior civil servants and UK Parliamentarians.
Before joining techUK, Samiah led several public affairs functions for international tech firms and coalitions at Burson Global (formerly Hill & Knowlton), delivering CEO-level strategic counsel on political, legislative, and regulatory issues in the UK, EU, US, China, India, and Japan. She is adept at mobilising multinational companies and industry associations, focusing on cross-cutting digital regulatory issues such as competition, artificial intelligence, and more.
She holds a BA (Hons) in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from the University of London, where she founded the New School Economics Society, the Goldsmiths University chapter of Rethinking Economics.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/samiahnanderson/
Audre Verseckaite
Audre Verseckaite
Audre joined techUK in July 2023 as a Policy Manager for Data. Previously, she was a Policy Advisor in the Civil Service, where she worked on the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, and at HM Treasury on designing COVID-19 support schemes and delivering the Financial Services and Markets Bill. Before that, Audre worked at a public relations consultancy, advising public and private sector clients on their communications, public relations, and government affairs strategy.
Prior to this, Audre completed an MSc in Public Policy at the Korea Development Institute and a Bachelor's in International Relations and History from SOAS, University of London. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, learning about new cultures through travel and food, and going on adventures.
Daniella Bennett Remington
Daniella Bennett Remington
Dani joined techUK in February 2025 as a Policy Manager in the Digital Regulation team.
Prior to this, Dani worked in political monitoring where she was a consultant for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. In this role, she developed a strong understanding of parliamentary procedure, closely following all of the major developments in the tech centre and working with several key stakeholders and regulators.
She has an undergraduate degree in History from the University of Bristol and an MPhil in Modern European History from the University of Cambridge.
Outside of tech, Dani has a strong interest in addiction policy, particularly towards drugs, having written her dissertation on the topic as well as several subsequent research projects. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and following all things motoring, whether that be F1, MotoGP or Formula E.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Twitter:
- @danibenrem
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniella-bennett-remington/
Oliver Alderson
Oliver Alderson
Oliver is a Junior Policy Manager at techUK, working across Public Affairs and Digital Regulation policy. He supports the organisation’s engagement with government and parliament, contributes to shaping techUK’s regulatory agenda, and plays a key role in coordinating political outreach, policy projects, and flagship events.
He joined techUK in November 2023 as a Team Assistant to the Policy and Public Affairs team, before stepping into his current role. He has been closely involved in efforts to ensure the tech sector’s voice is heard in the policymaking process.
Oliver holds a Master’s in Policy Research from the University of Bristol and a BSc in Policy from Swansea University. During his studies, he contributed to mental health research as a Student Research Assistant for the SMaRteN network.
Outside of work, Oliver is a keen debater and remains active in the UK debating community, having previously led the Swansea University Debating Union. He enjoys exploring complex issues from multiple perspectives and values clear, thoughtful communication in policy discussions.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07505 890 596
- LinkedIn:
- https://uk.linkedin.com/in/oliver-alderson-a51312180
