About the Committee
The Technology Law Committee of the International Bar Association convenes lawyers who practice law related to modern technologies. These lawyers share the common challenge of addressing the evolving legal landscape posed by new technologies. The Technology Law Committee's mandate is broad, encompassing virtually any kind of technology.
At present, we have eight subcommittees with the following areas of focus:
- The Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Subcommittee provides guidance on new technologies and their potential implications
- The Data Law Subcommittee focuses on issues relating to processing and protecting corporate information
- The focus of the Technology Disputes Subcommittee is in procedures relating to disputes involving intellectual property rights, information technology and communications whether by litigation, arbitration or other means of dispute resolution
- The Fintech Subcommittee focuses on legal aspects concerning new and existing technologies in regulated industries, especially the financial sector.
- The focus of the Life Sciences Subcommittee is in life sciences and medical technologies
- The focus of the Outsourcing and Managed Services Subcommittee is on outsourcing service and supply agreements in all their aspects
- The Platforms, E-commerce & Social Media Subcommittee focuses on the user generated content issues that are challenging the internet and entertainment industries
- The Cybersecurity Subcommittee focuses on technologies that may threaten the privacy and security of individuals, ranging from satellite surveillance to smart cards
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This article explores the cybersecurity environment in Pakistan by scrutinising the current legal framework, highlighting deficiencies and suggesting improvements to tackle new threats. While an important piece of legislation, the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 doesn’t adequately handle modern issues like incident response, data protection and rising cyber threats. The article emphasises the need for a comprehensive data protection law, a specialised cybersecurity agency and improved international collaboration by benchmarking against the cybersecurity frameworks of the US and the UK. A multifaceted strategy combining technology, public awareness and regulation is necessary to secure Pakistan’s online presence.
Released on
Nov 06, 2024
In Pakistan, intellectual property rights (IPRs) are safeguarded through a legal system which aims to protect and advance innovation, investment and creativity. Patents, trademarks, copyrights and industrial designs are some of the domains covered by the Pakistani IPRs regime. This article will highlight the methods of protection in terms of IPRs in Pakistan and will discuss the procedures relating to disputes related to the infringement of such rights.
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Sep 11, 2024
Globally, the regulation of cryptocurrency is a complex and evolving terrain. Various jurisdictions have adopted diverse approaches, ranging from outright bans to varying degrees of oversight. In Nigeria, while there is no outright ban on cryptocurrency usage or trading, the regulatory regime remains in a state of flux. The Nigerian government has navigated this landscape through a multi-agency approach, seeking to balance the potential benefits of cryptocurrency with mitigating the risks, such as foreign exchange volatility, money laundering and fraud. This article provides an overview of the cryptocurrency regulatory landscape in Nigeria, highlighting recent developments in this evolving space.
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Sep 11, 2024
To guarantee openness, equity and effectiveness, cloud service procurement requires a carefully planned process. In order to procure cloud services, a request for proposal (RFP) document outlines the legal and procedural framework. This article focuses on important elements like eligibility requirements, proposal submission and evaluation processes, general and special conditions of contract, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
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Aug 18, 2024
Committee Podcasts
Outsourcing insights: navigating IT pitfalls
In mid-2024, the UK enacted a law quashing the convictions of hundreds of sub-postmasters after many were wrongly prosecuted for theft and fraud due to accounting errors in the software – Horizon – used by their employer, the Post Office. This scandal, alongside other recent controversies, has placed the spotlight on IT outsourcing projects and the potential pitfalls, both for buyers and for the public. Vik Khurana, Vice Chair of the Outsourcing and Managed Services Subcommittee of the IBA Technology Law Committee, joins other experts to discuss the subject.
Facial recognition technology: an interview with Professor Fraser Sampson
In this podcast, privacy and data protection barrister, Melissa Stock, speaks with Professor Fraser Sampson, Professor of Governance and National Security at Sheffield Hallam University and former Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner for the UK, about the complex legal context surrounding the use of facial recognition technology by British police, the difficulties of legislating for the use of such technology and the future of biometric surveillance in both the public and private sectors.
Reports
Interoperability in healthcare: the state of affairs in Latin America
Recent crises experienced in the health sector worldwide have made evident the weaknesses of public and private healthcare systems. In order to change this situation and improve healthcare overall, it is crucial to address the need for investment in technologies which enable precise and complete data consistency, as well as a broad knowledge of the health sector’s real needs.
Read the report here
Subcommittees and other groups
The Technology Law Committee also coordinates the activities of the following subcommittees/working groups.
- Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Subcommittee
- Cybersecurity Subcommitee
- Data Law Subcommittee
- Fintech Subcommittee
- Life Sciences Subcommittee
- Outsourcing and Managed Services Subcommittee
- Platforms, E-commerce & Social Media Subcommittee
- Presidential Task Force on Cybersecurity
- Technology Disputes Subcommittee
- Technology Law Committee Advisory Board
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If you are a member of the Technology Law Committee, for additional networking opportunities, programs, interviews with fellow members and tips all exclusive to members, join our LinkedIn page at: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9159686/.
