Co-Chair
Nazar
Chernyavsky
Co-Chair
Gustavo Giay
Technology Law Committee
The IBA Technology Law Committee brings together lawyers addressing the evolving legal challenges of modern technologies. The Committee's mandate covers a wide range of tech-related areas, supported by eight subcommittees: AI and Robotics, Data Law, Technology Disputes, Fintech, Life Sciences, Outsourcing and Managed Services, Platforms, E-commerce & Social Media and Cybersecurity.
Each subcommittee focuses on specific issues, such as intellectual property, data protection, financial regulation, medical technologies, and cybersecurity, helping professionals navigate the complex legal landscape of emerging technologies.
Forthcoming conferences and webinars View All Conferences
11th Annual IBA World Life Sciences Conference
11 Jun - 13 Jun 2025
Boston , USA
IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
02 Nov - 07 Nov 2025
Toronto , Canada
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
04 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
Copenhagen , Denmark
Publications
Pakistan's leap into the future: National Freelancing Facilitation Policy 2023
Pakistan's Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has drafted the National Freelancing Facilitation Policy 2023, a substantial initiative aimed at strengthening its digital economy. The objective of this policy is to establish Pakistan as a prominent global centre for freelancing, thereby augmenting the average yearly income of freelancers and making a substantial contribution to the country's influx of export remittances.
Released on Feb 03, 2025
Improving Pakistan’s cybersecurity architecture using US and UK insights
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
The protection of intellectual property rights in Pakistan
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.
Released on Sep 11, 2024
Updated: An overview of Nigeria’s dynamic cryptocurrency regulatory landscape
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.
Released on Sep 11, 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 and guides
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.
Digital Regulations in the Metaverse Era: Metaverse Guide
As the metaverse continues to expand, it brings with it a myriad of opportunities and challenges that span across various legal and regulatory domains. This guide aims to provide a thorough understanding of these complexities, offering insights into the digital regulatory environment for a number of jurisdictions worldwide.
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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