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Changes to the ICAS Code of Ethics – what do the changes mean for ICAS firms?
Zoe Beels
20 April 2026
Court of Appeal confirms scope of data controllers’ security obligations
In a recent decision, the Court of Appeal allowed the UK Information Commissioner's appeal against the decision of the Upper Tribunal in proceedings involving DSG Retail Limited ("DSG"). The case arose from a nine-month cyber-attack in 2017-2018 on DSG’s systems, during which the attackers scraped transaction data from point-of-sale terminals from over 5.6 million payment cards. The compromised data included card numbers and expiry dates but not cardholders' names, meaning the attackers could not directly identify individuals from the data alone.
16 April 2026
Copyright & artificial intelligence: Progress, pause and persistent uncertainty
The UK Government has now published its March 2026 Report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, following its 2024–25 consultation on the use of copyright protected works in AI training. The outcome is significant - not for what it introduces but for what it postpones.
27 March 2026
Government announces tough new late payment laws – what happens next?
The UK Government has confirmed a major package of reforms to tackle late payments, a persistent pressure point for small businesses, costing the economy £11 billion a year and contributing to 38 business closures every day.
10 March 2026
What tech businesses need to know in 2026
At our recent Tech Briefing, 'What tech businesses need to know in 2026', we explored how the EU’s Digital Omnibus package and the UK’s Employment Rights Act will reshape compliance for UK tech SMEs.
12 February 2026
Five common contract weaknesses – and how to fix them
Most commercial disputes don’t come from exotic legal issues - they come from everyday contract weaknesses that could have been avoided with a few smart tweaks