Lexing Finland (Attorneys-at-Law TRUST) is organising a webinar on 16 April 2026 on AI & Cloud Strategy for Nordic Companies with top-notch guest speaker Lauri Kara – GMT Growth Lead – Nordics, of Google. AI & Cloud Strategy for Nordic Companies – Driving Growth, Managing Risk & Building Sustainable Advantage AI and cloud are no […]

The rise of connected devices represents one of the most significant technological revolutions of the 21st century. Regulation of Connected Devices and Artificial Intelligence By collecting, transmitting, and analyzing data in real time, these devices are reshaping a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, industry, consumer goods, and urban development. From smartwatches that monitor vital […]

Publication of a book on International Personal Data Transfer Agreements by Pablo A. Palazzi (Lexing Argentina) Cross-border data flows are now at the center of the global digital economy. Yet moving personal data across jurisdictions often raises a fundamental legal question: how can privacy rights travel with the data? In this book in Spanish entitled […]

The European AI Act The Lexing international network has just published the latest issue of its bilingual newsletter « Lexing Insights ». Issue 46 is dedicated to the following topic: « Highlights of the 2025 Lexing Conference ». Click here to read this issue!

In this article, David Alizade (Lexing New Zealand) examines the new Biometric Processing Privacy Code in New Zealand, which creates specific privacy rules for businesses and organisations collecting, using and processing biometric information. The use nowadays of biometric technology by New Zealand businesses is rapidly transforming key areas of their operations – such as customer […]

Data Protection in 2025: Key Rulings and Strategic Takeaways for 2026 The Lexing international network has just published the latest issue of its bilingual newsletter « Lexing Insights ». Issue 45 is dedicated to the following topic: « Data Protection Cases Around the World in 2025 – The Year in Review ». Click here to read this issue!  

Technological advancements in AI have sparked a global conversation about the need for regulation. As AI systems become more complex, the world is grappling with how to create regulations that balance innovation with ethical and legal considerations. And safety issues, too. Many countries (The United States, Europe and China in particular) are locked into an […]

Crypto-Assets: A Rapidly Evolving Global Regulation The Lexing international network has just published the latest issue of its bilingual newsletter « Lexing Insights ». Issue 44 is dedicated to the following topic: « Crypto Regulation Around The World ». Click here to read this issue!

Lexing Network Conference: Implementing the EU AI Act from a global perspective The EU AI Act is the world’s first comprehensive legal framework governing artificial intelligence. Its influence is set to extend well beyond Europe, shaping how organisations design, develop, and deploy AI globally. This full-day conference brings together leading legal experts from the Lexing […]

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as a cornerstone for data protection within the European Union, aiming to safeguard individuals’ personal data and privacy. In Sweden, the enforcement and supervision of GDPR are entrusted to the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection, known as Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten (IMY) (1). In this article, Lexing Sweden (Eris Law) explores […]

Enrique Ochoa and Omar Alejandri Rodríguez (Lexing Mexico) analyse the recent decision of the Mexican Supreme Court (Amparo Directo 6/2025) on AI and copyright. Can an avatar created by AI be protected by copyright? Amparo Directo 6/2025 (1), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (Mexico), marked the first occasion in which the […]

The protection  of trade secrets in Sweden In an increasingly digital and competitive global environment, Swedish companies and research bodies face growing threats from industrial espionage and insider misuse of sensitive information. The current legal framework, primarily governed by the Trade Secrets Act (2018:558), does not sufficiently address situations where individuals with legitimate access, such […]

Data Protection Officers (DPOs) according to GDPR Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a Data Protection Officer (DPO) is a mandatory role for organizations that engage in large-scale processing of personal data or handle sensitive data categories. The DPO is responsible for overseeing the organization’s data protection strategy and ensuring compliance with GDPR and […]

The Lexing network to attend the 3rd edition of the FPDCP (Forum on the Protection of Personal Data), focused on artificial intelligence, to be held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on 19 June 2025 The FPDCP FORUM The FPDCP is a major annual event dedicated to promoting awareness and understanding of the critical issues surrounding personal […]

Lexing Malta (Acumum) has been nominated by Tech.mt, Malta’s national technology agency, to be part of a delegation that represents Malta at London Tech Week 2025, taking place from 9–13 June at Olympia London. The London Tech Week London Tech Week is a 5-day festival with international participants from all around the world. It is […]

Brazil is undergoing a strategic transformation in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) — and this shift requires more than infrastructure and innovation. It demands legal structure. Artificial Intelligence 2025 – Brazil Chambers and Partners published its Artificial Intelligence 2025 Global Practice Guide. Lexing Brazil –  Flavia Mansur Murad Schaal and Marina Diniz  (Mansur Murad law […]

The Sportadmin Data Leak in Sweden The Sportadmin breach underscores a critical failure in corporate data protection, revealing how one compromised platform can jeopardize millions of individuals and trigger widespread mistrust.  The breach was discovered on January 16, 2025, which has affected over a million members across 1,700 sports associations. Lessons learnt: Due diligence in […]

ChatGPT vs. DeepSeek The Lexing international network has just published the latest issue of its bilingual newsletter « Lexing Insights« . Issue 42 is dedicated to the following topic: « Legal framework for Generative AI« . Click here to read this issue!

The Sportadmin data breach, one of Sweden’s largest cybersecurity incidents, exposed personal data of around 2 million individuals, including names, contact details, and membership info. Discovered on January 16, 2025, the breach affected over a million members across 1,700 sports associations. Although payment functions were unaffected, personal data is now potentially available on the dark […]

The book written by Alain Bensoussan, Virginie Bensoussan-Brulé, and Jérémy Bensoussan on the European AI Act , « Le règlement européen sur l’intelligence artificielle – Synthèse, points clés et analyse article par article », published by Larcier, is now available. The AI Act Published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) on 12 July 2024, […]

Many companies operating internationally are subject to the obligations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) without being established within the European Union. Under Article 3(2) of the GDPR, any private entity that offers goods or services to individuals located in the EU or monitors their behavior while they are in the EU must comply […]

In issue 2024-3 (February 2025) of UIA’s ‘Juriste International’ magazine, Janice F. Mulligan (Lexing USA) explains all you need to know about the health and safety of Space Travelers. Space Travels: With Great Expectations Come Significant Health risks Our quest for exploration knows no limits. The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has ambitious […]

In issue 2024-3 (February 2025) of UIA’s ‘Juriste International’ magazine, Frédéric Forster explains all you need to know about space debris and why it is important to manage them. The proliferation of space debris The use of space has contributed to strengthening the global economy, providing societal benefits, supporting environmental protection activities, and guaranteeing strategic […]

On 22nd November 2024, the Federal High Court in Frank Ijege v Nigeria Data Protection Commission (Suit No. FHC/KD/CS/34/2024) delivered a landmark decision invalidating certain provisions of the Guidance Notice on the Registration of Data Controllers and Data Processors of Major Importance, issued by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC). Chukwuyere Izuogu, from Streamsowers & […]

India is currently in the process of creating a new data protection framework comprising legislation and subordinate legislation: The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 was passed in August 2023, and is expected to come into force this year; The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 have recently been issued in draft form, for consultation. To […]

Generative AI for Lawyers The Lexing network has just published the latest issue of its bilingual newsletter « Lexing Insights« . In this issue 41, members of the network present the highlights of the 2024 Lexing Conference organized on 5 November 2024 on the topic « Generative AI for Lawyers« . Click here to read this issue!

The official inquiry titled “Personuppgifter och Mediegrundlagarna” (SOU 2024:75) presents a thoughtful study into the tension between protecting individual privacy and safeguarding freedom of expression within the Swedish legal framework. This investigation focuses on the constitutional rights granted to search services that publicly share personal data, such as addresses, phone numbers, marital status, and information […]

President-elect Donald J. Trump is returning to the White House for a second term. His party’s control of all three branches of the U.S. federal government will fortify his power. In addition to the Executive Branch, Republicans will control the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. The previously divided U.S. legislature could not pass […]

We are very proud to announce that the Argentinian law firm Allende & Brea has joined the Lexing network. With this new member, the Network, which currently consists of more than 40 members worldwide, is strengthening its presence in South America. Argentina: Allende & Brea joins the Lexing® International Lawyers Network® Allende & Brea is […]

The Beckage Firm One of Only 3 Law Firms in NYS Recognized for Privacy & Data Security in Chambers Spotlight 2025 Guide New York – November 12, 2024 – The Beckage Firm, a women-owned data security and privacy law firm, has been ranked in the New York Chambers Spotlight 2025, for delivering high-quality legal work […]

Mexican Data Protection Agency – INAI Recently elected President Mrs. Claudia Sheinbaum has confirmed the extinction of the Mexican National Institute of Transparency, Access to Information and Protection of Personal Data (INAI, Instituto Nacional de Transparencia, Acceso a la Información y Protección de Datos Personales). Tasks of INAI Said autonomous governmental entity oversees two main […]

The Lexing network, the leading international network of lawyers dedicated to digital and emerging law, which brings together more than forty law firms on 5 continents, is pleased to announce its annual global conference on “Generative Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers and Legal Experts”. Generative AI for Lawyers and Legal Experts This event will be held […]

Lexing USA recognised by The Best Lawyers in America 2025 Jennifer A. Beckage, Esq., CIPP/US, CIPP/E, Founder and Managing Director of The Beckage Firm (Lexing member for the USA), has earned her place in the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Recognized for her significant contributions to the legal field, Jennifer has been […]

During the month of June 2024, a press release from the Côte d’Ivoire Personal Data Protection Authority (ARTCI) highlighted a growing problem: the use of biometrics as a means of controlling employee access and presence in the public and private sectors. Through this press release, ARTCI points out that this practice must comply with Law […]

Lexing USA named Cyber Law Firm of the Year by the Cyber Insurance Awards USA 2024 The Beckage Firm (Lexing member for the USA), a woman- and veteran-owned data privacy and security law firm, has been named Cyber Law Firm of the Year by the Cyber Insurance Awards USA. This award, decided by an esteemed panel […]

A New Era in Cross-Border Data Transfers in Turkey In the context of the reform of the Turkey’s Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698: the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles on the Cross-Border Personal Data Transfers was published on the Official Gazette and entered into force on July 10, 2024; the Turkish data protection […]

Lexing Brazil recognised by Leaders League The Lexing network is pleased to announce that Lexing Brazil has been widely recognised for its expertise and prominence in 7 key areas of law in the 2024 Brazilian rankings of Leaders League, a leading international rating agency for lawyers. We are proud to announce that our Lexing network […]

The spread of misinformation, especially in the health sector, has reached pandemic proportions. As one scholar, aptly noted, « We are in a pandemic of misinformation and, honestly, there is no one vaccine for it. » [i] The rise of fake health news presents significant risks, affecting both patients and medical professionals. Here we explore the challenges […]

Digital Africa: A continent on the Rise The international Lexing network has just published the latest issue of its bilingual newsletter « Lexing Insights« . In issue 40, members of the network look at « Data protection in Africa« . Click here to read this issue!

Lexing Nigeria recommended by Lexology’s Who’s Who Legal The Lexing network is proud to announce the recognition of Chukwuyere Izuogu,  our member for Nigeria, as a recommended lawyer in Telecoms, Media and Entertainment in Nigeria 2024 by Lexology’s Who’s Who Legal, an international ranking organisation for the legal industry. Chukwuyere Izuogu is a partner at Streamsowers […]

Lexing Brazil has published a book entitled « Metaverse, Legal Challenges ». Metaverse, Legal Challenges Metaverse, Legal Challenges: What we can expect from video game experiences, virtual and augmented realities, blockchain technology: accessibility, sustainability and smart ways to conquer the world.    In 2021, the average time spent on the internet by mobile phones was approximately 4 hours […]

Lexing France recognised by The Best Lawyers in France The Lexing network is pleased to announce that 14 lawyers from Lexing Alain Bensoussan Avocats, our member of for France, are recognized by the American magazine The Best Lawyers in France, which has just made public its 2025 ranking. Lexing France team honoured We are happy […]

Lexing Belgium recognised by Leaders’ League The Lexing network is pleased to announce that Lexing Belgium has been widely recognised for its expertise and prominence in a number of key areas of law in the 2024 rankings by Leaders League, a leading international rating agency for lawyers. We are proud to announce that Lexing Belgium, […]

Open usage of generative AI technologies has been transformative to the digital world. 2023 had been a year filled with new applications from ChatGPT, to Midjourney and digital art. This explosive adopting of the use of generative, free to use AI, has also given rise to the race to regulate by national and international bodies. […]

The increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the recruitment process offers significant benefits in terms of efficiency and accuracy. Using AI can enable rapid and thorough analysis of applications, identifying relevant skills, assessing the match between the candidate and the open positions, and reducing the unconscious biases of human actors. However, this practice […]

The go-live of Chat GPT impacted the way we work. There are an increasing number of training courses and articles on how to use this tool. However, its use raises the question of potential copyright infringement. The protection of creations generated by AI is often discussed, but recent events are a reminder that the use […]

The extraordinary development of artificial intelligence (AI) systems raises a number of societal and legal issues. The liability in the event of damage caused by AI is a key point. In order to provide the best possible response to this issue, two draft directive proposals have been presented by the European Commission: the AI Liability […]

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act (“AI Act”) should be formally adopted soon, following the European Parliament’s approval on 13 March 2024 of the political agreement reached with the Council in December 2023. It will be the world’s first legislation governing AI! The main purpose of the AI Act is to define the rules applicable to […]

On Thursday 16th and Friday 17th November 2023, Lexing’s Annual General Meeting was held in Cape Town. Successfully bringing together half of our desks worldwide, this event was much more than a simple meeting: it allowed us to fine-tune our international services for our clients. The two days provided fertile ground for collaboration, innovation and […]

In this #38 issue of “Lexing Insights” the members of the Lexing network focus on “Artificial Intelligence” around the world.  Towards a legal framework for artificial intelligence The legal framework for AI is gradually taking shape at international level. While all eyes were on the European Union, where the draft regulation on AI is in the process […]

Members of the Lexing network hold their 2023 Annual General Meeting in Cape Town, South Africa. The members of the Lexing® network will meet on November 16 and 17, 2023, in Cape Town (South Africa), for their twelfth general meeting, which will enable them to take stock of the actions carried out during the year […]

The Indian Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 has been enacted on August 11, 2023, and is expected to be notified imminently. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 applies to processing of Digital Personal Data, within the territory of India as well as outside the territory of India. [1] The Act strives to recognise the rights of […]

The first Lexing network Régional conference France/Belgium/Luxembourg/Switzerland, dedicated to legal aspects of Artificial intelligence, will be held on Wednesday, 8 June 2022 afternoon, following the first World Conference on 8 June 2022 morning. World Conference: “AI and Metaverse: Legal Aspects” The 2022 World Conference on “Artificial Intelligence and Metaverse: Legal Aspects” will take place on […]

Is your data protection policy ready for Brexit? Here is how you must make sure that you can still transfer data to the UK. Read the Brexit tips and advice from Lexing Belgium. On 31 January 2020, the United Kingdom officially left the European Union. However, the Withdrawal Agreement, which came into force on 1st […]

According to the ECJ, the Gmail service provided by Google, does not consist wholly or mainly in the conveyance of signals on electronic communications networks and therefore does not constitute an ‘electronic communications service’ (ECS). While we were discussing in a previous news what constitutes a regulated ECS (with the SkypeOut case), this time we will outline […]

The Directive (EU) 2016/1148 of 6 July 2016 (« NIS Directive ») aims to increase cybersecurity in the European Union. Here are some of the important takeaways of the law of 7 April 2019 (entered into force on 3 May 2019) transposing the NIS Directive into Belgian law. First part. Read the article on Lexing Belgium’s website NIS […]

On 26 March, the European Parliament adopted the text of the new directive on copyright in the digital single market. What are the challenges of the reform? What are the key points? First analysis. Read the article (in French) on Lexing Belgium’s website Copyright: the new directive is coming (at last)!

On November 1, the divorce between the United Kingdom and Europe should be officially pronounced. They are many legal implications, at several points. As a result, European regulations, including the GDPR, will no longer apply to the UK. Nevertheless, the UK supervisory authority encourages UK companies to continue to comply with the GDPR. The Data Protection Act […]

Did you know that there are two rights to be forgotten on the internet in Belgium? First of all, the right to be forgotten in the online environment, which European citizens have since 25th May, 2018. This right allows them to request, in certain cases, the erasure of their data directly from the person who […]

The Lexing® network is delighted to welcome a new member representing two countries: the Czech Republic and Slovakia. With these new countries Lexing® expands its global reach and strengthens its presence in Europe. Meet our new Czech and Slovakian member We are pleased to announce that the ROWAN LEGAL law firm has joined the Lexing® network. […]