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Navigating Bias and Ethical Challenges in AI for UK Tech Businesses
Embracing artificial intelligence (AI) brings to the fore the critical issues of bias and ethical use. For UK tech businesses, the challenge. . . . … Read more
A Practical Guide to AI and Business
The world of business means embracing a landscape rich with technological advancements, particularly in the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI). . . . … Read more
Frosty Faux-Pas: Don't let your memes melt under the legal heat!
Memes have become a cornerstone of online communication, encapsulating humour, ideas, and commentary in a fun format. However, as with any. . . .… Read more
Navigating the UK's Online Safety Act 2023: A Guide for Businesses
The digital landscape is evolving rapidly, and with it, the need for robust online safety regulations has become more critical than ever. . . .… Read more
The UK/US Data Bridge: What Businesses Need to Know for Transfers of Personal Data
On October 12th a new chapter in UK/US data collaboration begins. The new ‘Data Bridge’ allows for friction free transfers of personal dat… Read more
The Legal and Data Protection Aspects of Using a CRM: Risks and Benefits
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems have fundamentally transformed the way businesses interact with their customers or clients. Whereas just a few years ago, they relied on paper records… Read more
Unpacking DSARs (or SARs): What Your Business Needs to Know.
You might be watching the news or reading the newspaper this week and seeing lots of references to Subject Access Requests (SAR). Perhaps you’re wondering what your business can do to prepare for a… Read more
Milton Keynes: A Thriving Tech Environment in the Heart of England
Nestled in the heart of Buckinghamshire, just off the M1 the newly designated city of Milton Keynes might not be the first place that springs to mind when considering UK's tech hubs. Famous for its… Read more
Text-to-Speech Technologies: AI's Game-Changer in the Business Landscape
Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are shaking many industries' business models and practices. Within AI, specifically Text-to-speech (TTS) technologies have significantly advanced, especially… Read more
Proceed with Caution: Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Chat GPT
We appear to be at the dawn of a new technological age and it's hard not to draw comparisons to the transformative impact of the printing press on society over 500 years ago. Just as the printing… Read more
The Hidden Risks of Relying on Legal Templates
Running your business can be a complex and challenging process and one that requires attention to detail. With so many moving parts to manage, it can be tempting to cut corners and save money… Read more
What is ‘Legal as a Service’ (or LaaS as we have dubbed it) and why it could help your business grow.
The rise of ‘as a service’ products and services has become a popular business model in recent years. We are used to logging into widely used SaaS platforms such as Xero or Salesforce, but the… Read more
Beyond Gaming: The Many Uses of the Metaverse
Since the pandemic, more and more people turned to the internet for their social needs. From online shopping to virtual meetings and events, the internet has become our go-to place for just about… Read more
Cloud Clarity: The crucial role of contract in SaaS projects.
Remember the days when using software meant installing it on your servers, or even further back, inserting a floppy disk into your disk drive? You may have owned the disk or product, but very soon… Read more
Why should Data Protection be a top priority for your business?
In today's digital age, data protection is more important than ever before. With so much of our lives taking place online, it's crucial that as a business, you do everything you can to protect the… Read more
Ethiqs Legal Podcast - Episode 1 - Legal agreements for cloud services providers (Part 1)
That's right, you heard it here first. Ethiqs Legal now has our very own podcast! The Ethiqs Legal Podcast aims to educate and entertain the business community with accessible jargon-free content… Read more
A goodbye blog to expensive offices and wasting time
Following the huge change in where we work, I thought I’d share my thoughts on my own WFH journey. Where we work Ask most people what they associate legal services with and nine times out of ten… Read more
New European Union Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) For International Data Transfers
These were published in June 2021 and incorporate developed and more up to date data protection provisions GDPR and take into account the Schrems II European Court of Justice decision that… Read more
Shareholders Agreements - A guide for UK Businesses
The early stages of a business require supreme effort and long hours, but the rewards are there, working for yourself and owning your business is challenging and satisfying. But there are so many… Read more
Sole Trader or Limited Company: the pros and cons
Whether you're starting a venture to run alongside full-time employment or the recent pandemic has forced you to think on your feet and start something new, deciding whether to be a Sole Trader (the… Read more
Three Great Tools for Electronic Signatures
The last few years has seen a rise in the way we do business digitally. This means using online tools to complete tasks that we used to do in-person, from digital whiteboards to electronic signatures… Read more
What is end-to-end encryption and why should you care?
Quite simply put, end-to-end encryption (ETEI) turns our data into something that cannot be read. In practice, if you send a message to someone using a service that uses end-to-end encryption it… Read more
How to read an investment term sheet
Pictures speak a thousand words, right? ?????? If you're using a screen reader for accessibility purposes you'll find the definitions below the infographic! Need help drawing up your term sheet? Email… Read more
Protecting your IP: three* easy steps to get started
In our opinion, ideas are at the heart of technology, which is why we find it so surprising that intellectual property (IP) strategies rarely feature in small and medium-sized businesses until they… Read more
2020 - The year of the quick pivot to online businesses
In the last three months, many of us have attended online fitness classes, bought hand sanitizer from unlikely sources, and if we’re on the front line, even worn PPE made by Barbour. Whilst many have…… Read more

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