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
Intellectual property law in the age of emerging technologies
Intellectual property (IP) law is changing dramatically, owing to the rapid growth of developing technologies, globalisation and ongoing legal reforms. In recent years, there has been a significant shift in how IP is regulated and used by businesses. In addition to altering the IP environment, the emergence of modern technologies, like blockchain, big data and artificial intelligence, has presented serious obstacles to the established frameworks for IP enforcement and protection. These technologies are demonstrating the adaptability of IP rules in the present day and changing the core ideas that support them.
Released on Apr 30, 2025
Liability for software under the new European Product Liability Directive
This article provides an overview of the liability for software under the new European Product Liability Directive (EU) 2024/2853 and highlights the conditions under which liability for software arises.
Released on Apr 30, 2025
Brazil’s leading position in data centre and cloud computing investments: key drivers and future perspectives
This article aims to analyse key drivers for Brazil’s current strategic and privileged position in digital infrastructure investments, especially considering the data centre and cloud computing industry. Brazil has enjoyed an investment boom, which has arisen due to a variety of positive factors, including: the legal framework which has lowered the regulatory burden on these activities; organic demand for digital infrastructures that support sophisticated applications and technologies; natural competitive advantages; and pro-investments public policies by the government. It is expected that Brazil will continue this momentum by attracting investment in digital infrastructure and will become a digital leader in the near future, unlocking new opportunities, as new pro-investment policies are yet to be released by the government.
Released on Apr 30, 2025
Consent managers: an Indian solution for managing consent
India’s data protection landscape is undergoing a transformation with the introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, which envisions the establishment of the role of consent managers to streamline the process of managing, reviewing and withdrawing consent for data processing. While the framework draws parallels with the ‘account aggregator’ model in the financial sector, it presents unique challenges in terms of interoperability, security and regulatory compliance. The full impact of the framework on consent managers will depend on its effective implementation and the finalisation of supporting rules.
Released on Apr 30, 2025
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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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/.