An evening with the UK Information Commissioner

"An Evening with the UK Information Commissioner" was a collaborative event organized by CMS, The Law Society (TLS), and the City of London Law Society (CLLS). Held on 18 January 2023, it provided members of the legal profession, both in private practice and in-house, an opportunity to hear from the recently appointed UK Information Commissioner, Mr. John Edwards.

The evening covered several key topics, including the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) approach to regulation, ICO guidance, the impact of Artificial Intelligence on data, international data flows, and developments in data protection and digital information legislation.

The event featured a lecture by Mr. Edwards, followed by an audience Q&A session moderated by Dr. Sam De Silva, Partner and Co-Head of the Commercial Practice Group at CMS.

This event was particularly beneficial for legal professionals seeking insights into the evolving landscape of data protection and the ICO's regulatory approach.