AI and data policy are of critical importance to the tech industry. One of the emerging challenges in regulating the sector is establishing how to enable growth and development in these industries, without sacrificing the UK’s high data protection standards. techUK have long advocated for an approach to AI and data regulation that is pragmatic, flexible and pro-innovation throughout our briefings, consultation responses, events and reports that we compile.
The passage of the Data (Use and Access) Act represents an enormous opportunity for the UK’s ever-growing data economy. The landmark legislation promises to unlock enormous benefits; namely, opening up data sharing capabilities, creating a framework for the widespread usage of Smart Data Schemes, and facilitating the increased deployment of automated decision making. techUK’s Digital Regulation Team looks forward to working with the ICO as they approach implementing the legislation, ensuring that the wealth of potential benefits it encompasses are unlocked to their fullest degree.
Similarly, as the Government prepares to legislate on AI regulation, techUK have long been pioneering our vision for what pro-growth and pro-innovation AI regulation should look like. Through extensive engagement with members, we have identified several priority areas to ensure AI-specific risks are addressed, whilst retaining the broader enabling conditions that underpin effective regulation. These priorities include: fair appointment of liability and responsibility across the AI value chain; timely and expert institutional oversight, which we work with the AI Security Institute to Support; and, approaching deployment through a whole-economy lens to ensure any regulatory regime is realistic, proportionate, and does not inadvertently create barriers to market entry or scale-up.
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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.
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- www.techuk.org
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- 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.
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- @danibenrem
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- 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.
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- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07505 890 596
- LinkedIn:
- https://uk.linkedin.com/in/oliver-alderson-a51312180
