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Finland Proposes A New Data Centre Register – Draft Legislation Open For Comments
The Finnish government has proposed establishing a national data centre register with mandatory reporting obligations for operators of facilities with at least 0.5 MW IT power demand. The draft legislation would require detailed disclosures about ownership, energy consumption, infrastructure needs, and operational plans, with the National Emergency Supply Agency maintaining oversight and enforcement authority.
Finland Strategy
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Castren & Snellman Attorneys
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Matt Clark, EMEA Leader Of Retail At AlixPartners, Comments On The August BRC-Sensormatic Footfall Monitor
UK retailers face mounting pressure as they navigate structural headwinds including inflation, tax burdens, and global volatility in fuel and food prices. With peak trading season approaching and the upcoming Budget looming as a potential turning point, the question remains whether government intervention will provide meaningful cost relief or if retailers must rely solely on data-driven personalization strategies to sustain growth through back-to-school and Christmas trading periods.
United Kingdom Strategy
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AlixPartners
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Investment Strategy

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The Return Of Venture Discipline
The UK venture capital market has rebounded from its 2022-2024 downturn, with funding activity recovering and larger rounds returning, particularly for AI and DeepTech businesses. However, despite improved market conditions, investors maintain strict deal terms focused on founder alignment, governance protections, and exit control. Analysis of proprietary deal data reveals how capital concentration, leaver provisions, liquidation preferences...
United Kingdom Finance
Shoosmiths LLP
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Technology

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Finland Proposes A New Data Centre Register – Draft Legislation Open For Comments
The Finnish government has proposed establishing a national data centre register with mandatory reporting obligations for operators of facilities with at least 0.5 MW IT power demand. The draft legislation would require detailed disclosures about ownership, energy consumption, infrastructure needs, and operational plans, with the National Emergency Supply Agency maintaining oversight and enforcement authority.
Finland Strategy
CS
Castren & Snellman Attorneys
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It’s LIVE: The Cyber Resilience Act Reporting Is Mandatory as of Today - 11 September 2026
Manufacturers of connected products must now comply with the EU Cyber Resilience Act's vulnerability and incident reporting obligations through ENISA's newly launched Single Reporting Platform. This comprehensive guide addresses the critical question every manufacturer faces: can your organization report a cybersecurity incident within 24 hours if one occurs tonight?
European Union Commercial
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Crowell & Moring LLP
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Industry Updates & Analysis

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Who Holds The Data? The EU Data Act's Access By Design Rules Take Effect
The EU Data Act introduces new access by design requirements for connected products and related services, fundamentally changing how IoT providers must handle product data accessibility. As the first anniversary of the Act's general applicability approaches, manufacturers and service providers face critical compliance deadlines that will reshape data access standards across the smart device market.
United Kingdom Technology
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Withers LLP
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Knowledge Management

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