Insights & Compliance Intelligence
AI compliance updates, enforcement news, GEO strategy, and straight-talking automation guides for professional services firms worldwide.
Same question. Four legal systems.
An accountant in Dublin and an accountant in Denver are asking us the same thing and getting a different answer, because they are governed by different people. Pick the square you are in.
| Where you practise | Accountants | Solicitors & law firms |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | HMRC · FCA · ICAEW Read the guide | SRA Read the guide |
| European Union | EU AI Act · DORA · GDPR Read the guide | EU AI Act · GDPR Read the guide |
| United States | AICPA · SEC · PCAOB Read the guide | ABA · State Bars Read the guide |
| Canada | CPA Canada · Quebec Law 25 · OSFI Read the guide | Quebec Law 25 · PIPEDA Read the guide |
UK AI Compliance 2026: What the Data (Use and Access) Act Means for Your Business
The UK's regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence has shifted materially. The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUA Act) came into force on 19 June 2025, and its reforms to automated decision-making will take effect from 5 February 2026. If your organisation processes personal data in the UK —
FTC's AI enforcement strategy outpaces state legislation
If you operate in professional services and have any clients, suppliers, or data flows touching the United States or Canada, North American AI compliance is no longer someone else's problem. The regulatory landscape across both countries is shifting faster than most businesses have anticipated, and
DUA Act replaces Article 22 GDPR with nuanced ADM framework
The UK's Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 19th June 2025. From 5th February 2026, it materially changes how organisations can use automated decision-making (ADM) in the UK. For professional services firms — whether you are an accountancy practice in London, a law firm in Dubai
EU AI Act high-risk delays: 16 months gained
The EU AI Act's enforcement timetable has shifted again. Following political agreement on 7 May 2026 and formal European Parliament approval on 16 June 2026, several key compliance deadlines have been pushed back as part of the broader "AI Omnibus" package. For professional services businesses — whe
EU AI Act: High-Risk Rules for Legal and HR Services
The regulatory ground beneath AI-powered professional services is shifting fast. Whether you run a law firm in London, an accounting practice in Dubai, an HR consultancy in Toronto, or a marketing agency in Sydney, the rules governing how you deploy AI are tightening — and the consequences of gettin
FTC's Operation AI Comply targets unsubstantiated claims
If your firm uses AI tools — and the chances are it does — the regulatory environment in North America is changing in ways that matter to you, even if you never bill a single US or Canadian client. Why? Because the platforms you rely on are largely built and governed there, the enforcement precedent
The Data (Use and Access) Act's Human Review Right
The United Kingdom is not building a monolithic AI law. While the EU has its AI Act and other jurisdictions are racing to produce consolidated frameworks, the UK has made a deliberate choice: let existing regulators apply principles to their own sectors, keep the framework flexible, and reserve bind
EU AI Act: Annex III compliance deadlines for UK advisers
The EU AI Act is no longer a future concern. It is live, it is phased, and for professional services firms operating in or serving the European market, the compliance clock is ticking at different speeds depending on what you do with AI and how you do it. Add intensifying GDPR enforcement and emergi
ICO Code on AI and Automated Decision-Making Now Mandatory
The compliance landscape for professional services firms using AI is no longer theoretical. Enforcement actions are live, fines are real, and the regulatory frameworks governing how you deploy AI — whether you are a solicitor in London, an accountant in Sydney, an HR consultancy in Dubai, or a marke
EU AI Act enforcement starts: UK firms cannot ignore it
The rules governing artificial intelligence in professional services are no longer theoretical. Enforcement actions are being taken, firms are being referred to regulators, and the penalties for non-compliance are serious. If your business operates in HR, payroll, accountancy, legal, or recruitment