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Despite Lack of Direct Regulation, AI is No Longer the ‘Wild West’

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Legaltech News covered Morrison & Foerster’s “Privacy Issues in AI: What Companies Need To Know Before Deploying AI” webinar, where panelists Chris Lyon, Cecillia Xie, and Marijn Storm examined the pressure that privacy laws such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are already putting on companies to be transparent in their use of artificial intelligence.

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Legaltech News covered Morrison & Foerster’s <a href="/resources/events/210602-privacy-issues-ai-webinar.html">“Privacy Issues in AI: What Companies Need To Know Before Deploying AI” webinar</a>, where panelists Chris Lyon, Alex van der Wolk, Cecillia Xie, and Marijn Storm examined the pressure that U.S. and EU privacy laws are already putting on companies to be transparent in their use of artificial intelligence.Read the <a target="_blank" href="https://media2.mofo.com/v3/assets/blt5775cc69c999c255/blt712c201c700ccca9/62732178220ab5285f5193fd/210603-ai-no-longer-wild-west.pdf">full article</a>.

Despite Lack of Direct Regulation, AI is No Longer the ‘Wild West’

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Marijn Storm specializes on the intersection of law and technology, with a focus on cutting-edge technologies, such as (generative) artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models, ethical tech, and biometrics. Based in Morrison Foerster’s Brussels office, he advises global companies and organizations on a wide range of their most complex and pressing privacy and data security challenges.Marijn’s deep experience in both law and technology enables him to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of privacy, data security, and technological innovation. Bridging the gap between legal requirements and technological advancements, Marijn advises and educates in-house legal teams on how to effectively manage and oversee technical applications such as AI and, specifically, generative AI. In addition, Marijn trains technical teams on implementing technical solutions in a privacy-by-design fashion, enabling compliance with AI and data protection laws around the world.Marijn also represents clients in class action and other litigation. For example, he has defended both digital advertising and public health clients against claims of alleged GDPR violations. In addition, he counsels clients on investigating and responding to major cybersecurity and ransomware incidents, including notification and related obligations. Marijn has also assisted a number of companies in obtaining regulatory approval for their Binding Corporate Rules, in both the EU and the UK.A recognized thought leader, Marijn regularly speaks at international data protection conferences (including IAPP) on topics such as the future of behavioral biometrics, the ethical application of AI, and developments in EU class actions. Marijn frequently publishes articles and client alerts on a variety of evolving topics, such as the EU AI Act and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework. Since 2019, he has been a guest lecturer at the Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society, where he teaches Algorithmic Accountability within the biannual course on AI & Law.Marijn is a Dutch-qualified lawyer and is fluent in Dutch and English.

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<div class="videoWrapper"><iframe title="Meet Alex van der Wolk, Privacy and Data Security Partner" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/DP4avINgkB8?rel=0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="1" class="sticky-video" title="iframe"></iframe></div>Alex van der Wolk, co-chair of Morrison Foerster’s preeminent Global Privacy & Data Security practice and managing partner of the firm’s Brussels office, employs his nearly 20 years of experience to advise global companies on their most complex data strategies and compliance programs governing all aspects of information management. Alex’s clients benefit from his practical approach and global perspective, saying: “he quickly gets to the heart of the issue and provides solid, pragmatic advice based on the experience he has gained,” “in addition to having very strong legal knowledge, he has a commercial understanding and provides great insight in global matters,” and  “Alex is a true privacy expert with the ability to offer practical guidance on complex problems” (Chambers EU).Alex helps clients develop privacy and data strategies at the forefront of their digital and data-driven endeavors, especially those involving new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and the metaverse. He has particular experience assisting clients with structuring their approach to data in specialized areas, such as health-tech, Agtech, and Adtech. Alex is an experienced litigator, representing clients in privacy litigation in Europe, including successfully representing clients in the first class action cases in the Netherlands and the UK. Additionally, Alex is often called upon to head crisis management teams for clients facing investigations by data protection authorities or responding to cybersecurity incidents. He counsels clients on their incident and cyber preparedness and has done significant work advising clients on EU cyber and data regulatory frameworks, such as NIS2, DORA, the Cyber Resilience Act, and the EU Data Act.Notably, Alex was one of the first practitioners in Europe to help companies set up Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs), and since that time has used this deep knowledge to develop a longstanding and unparalleled track record in obtaining regulatory approval for BCRs, both in the EU and in the UK.Alex is a frequent speaker at high-profile international conferences, including IAPP and South by Southwest (SXSW), and is a guest lecturer at the Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology, and Society. He is a Dutch-qualified lawyer and a member of the Amsterdam and Brussels Bars. He speaks fluent English and Dutch.

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Managing Partner, Brussels

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