David Gourlay
PartnerDavid specialises in advising on outsourcing arrangements, IT procurement, commercial contracts, intellectual property (including brand management and protection), data protection and freedom of information compliance, cyber security and anti-bribery and corruption.
David is a member of the International Trade Marks Association and the INTA Emerging Issues Committee. He is listed in the 'WWL Thought Leaders: Data' 2023 report for Data Privacy & Protection, Data Information Technology and Data Security. He is also listed as a Global Leader in Who’s Who Legal 2023 for Data Privacy & Protection, Data Security and Information Security and in Who’s Who Legal 2022 as an expert in Trademarks.
David is ranked as a Leader in the Field for Data Protection & Information Law and Information Technology in the 2024 edition of Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession. He is also recommended in the 2023 WTR (World Trademark Review) 1000.
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ICO sets priorities on safeguarding children’s data for social media and video-sharing platforms
The Information Commissioner’s Office is honing in on social media and video-sharing platforms by outlining its 2024-2025 priorities for protecting children's personal information online with its Children's code strategy.
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Scotland’s mandatory public sector AI register
It was recently announced that Scotland will become the first country in the UK to mandate that public sector bodies register any use or development of artificial intelligence (“AI”) on the Scottish AI Register.
