Legal Tech|7 Jul 2026
Lexology published a data protection forecast for in-house teams.
The Story
The report looks at the horizon for Q3 2026.
Why It Matters
For independent law firms, this forecast for Q3 2026 is critical. The EU AI Act enforcement starts in August 2026, making data protection a direct compliance issue. Client data cannot be treated casually when using AI tools. In my experience, firms often underestimate how quickly regulatory deadlines arrive.
What To Do About It
Review your firm's data handling protocols for any AI tool use, even if it is just Copilot. Confirm client data is not leaving EU servers. This is not a future problem; it is a present one with a hard deadline
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