Co-Chair
Nazar
Chernyavsky
Co-Chair
Doil Son
Technology Law Committee
The Technology Law Committee of the International Bar Association brings together lawyers practising aspects of the law particularly relevant to modern technologies. They have in common that they deal with developing bodies of law coming to grips with the new questions posed by new technologies. The mandate of the Technology Law Committee is broad and includes virtually any kind of technology.
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
Forthcoming conferences and webinars View All Conferences
IBA Annual Conference Mexico City 2024
15 Sep - 20 Sep 2024
Mexico City , Mexico
The AI battlefields - How to navigate and overcome the legal challenges
07 Nov - 08 Nov 2024
Milan , Italy
IBA 6th Silicon Hills – the Tech Epicentre of Texas: from Start-Up to Exit
12 Feb - 14 Feb 2025
Austin , USA
Publications
Pakistan’s National Space policy
Launched on 13 December 2023, Pakistan's National Space Policy (NSP) represents a significant turning point in the country's efforts to explore space and progress technology. This policy is an attempt to bring Pakistan's space activities into line with international trends and geopolitical difficulties in order to promote international cooperation and guarantee adherence to international norms. The NSP emphasises the importance of legal frameworks, public-private collaborations and sustainable space operations. It encompasses goals including national development, peaceful space utilisation and self-reliance in space technology. The National Space Agency is now known as the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO). The NSP outlines key areas of concern, such as industry promotion, capacity building, and research and development. Pakistan is set to become a major player in the international space community as SUPARCO implements the NSP, supporting scientific innovation, economic development and national security.
Released on Jun 18, 2024
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 of cryptocurrency usage or trading, the regulatory regime remains in flux. The Nigerian government has navigated this landscape through a multi-agency approach, seeking to balance the potential benefits of cryptocurrency with mitigating risks like, 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 Jun 18, 2024
Brazilian legal framework on automated decision-making
Automated decisions have been increasingly used by organisations for different purposes in a myriad of sectors. Decisions that were previously taken by humans, such as those related to hiring and dismissing employees; assessing insurance risks and credit scores; diagnosing medical conditions; and moderating social media content, are now being made by artificial intelligence (AI) systems through the massive processing of personal data. Although the rise of AI has undeniably brought many benefits to society, primarily through increased productivity and maximising efficiency, the widespread use of these systems also presents significant legal and ethical challenges to regulators worldwide.
Released on Jun 09, 2024
‘Privacy by design’: leveraging technology to ensure data privacy
As data privacy becomes an increasingly important concern across the world, innovative mechanisms such as privacy by design can be incorporated by corporations to add defensibility and probative value to their data privacy compliances.
Released on Jun 09, 2024
Committee Podcasts
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.
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