Insights

On 16 June, the ICO published their first draft guidance for organisations across the consumer Internet of Things (IoT) value chain.

The ICO has published their new AI and biometrics strategy, ‘Preventing Harm, Promoting Trust’. Addressing the growing presence of AI and biometric technologies, the strategy emphasises that their successful deployment is contingent on public trust. This trust can be built through transparency, fairness, and appropriate governance and technical protections.

Ofcom has published its Strategic Approach to AI for 2025-26. The report outlines Ofcom’s plans both for regulating the technology’s deployment across sectors, and for its own use of AI within its operations.

As was widely anticipated, the 2025 Spending Review contained several headline announcements focused on tech, including a £2bn allocation for AI from 2026-27 to 2029-30 and up to £750m for “the UK’s most powerful supercomputer”.

With data security now recognised as a critical enabler of trustworthy AI, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre – in conjunction with the relevant American, Australian and Kiwi national cyber security agencies –  has published guidance outlining best practices for securing data used train and operate AI systems.

Read how the DRCF Workplan outlines regulator coordination to support innovation, economic growth, and consumer protection in the digital economy

On the 21 May, techUK’s Digital Regulation Team launched its Pro-Growth Regulation Report

techUK is excited to announce its Pro-Growth Regulation Report, "Evolving Digital Regulation for Growth and Innovation"

techUK Responds to Copyright and AI Amendments

Ofcom has published its landmark Protection of Children Codes of Practice and guidance, in a policy statement outlining new protections for children online.  The regulator's policy statement is accompanied by six volumes detailing decisions, regulatory documents, and guidance.