Evidence previously submitted by Eleonor Duhs, now Partner, Barrister and Head of Data & Privacy at Marks & Clerk, has been referenced throughout an important new Parliamentary report examining how the UK should regulate AI while protecting fundamental human rights.
Published by Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights, “Human Rights and the Regulation of AI” considers whether the UK’s existing legal and regulatory framework is equipped to respond to the rapidly evolving use of AI.
Eleonor's evidence is cited across a number of significant areas, including privacy and data protection, automated decision-making, due diligence, transparency and responsibility for managing risks across the AI supply chain.
A key theme is the practical application of existing data protection law. Eleonor highlighted the important safeguards already available where AI is used to make decisions about individuals, while identifying challenges where organisations are unaware of, misunderstand or disregard their legal obligations.
The Committee concludes that greater clarity is needed to ensure existing data protection safeguards for automated decision-making operate effectively in practice. It recommends stronger protections around meaningful human involvement and ensuring people receive sufficient information to challenge automated decisions affecting them.
The report also considers how responsibility should be allocated across complex AI supply chains. Eleonor's evidence is among that cited in this discussion, with the Committee recommending proportionate obligations for actors throughout the AI lifecycle so that risks can be identified and addressed at the appropriate stage.
Advising organisations on data protection and digital regimes, including the data protection implications of AI, Eleonor previously served as the UK Government’s lead lawyer during negotiations on the GDPR.
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