AI – Artificial intelligence
Whistleblower protection
September 2, 2024-
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an integral part of digital transformation, rapidly expanding across various sectors of life and business—ranging from commerce and finance to healthcare, management, and the arts. Its rapid growth, vast impact, and technological complexity—particularly the use of massive datasets, including sensitive information—raise numerous legal challenges, including the protection of personal data and intellectual property.
These developments necessitate a legal framework to regulate the creation and deployment of AI. The European Union has already responded by introducing the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act).
The AI Act imposes several new obligations on entities involved in the development and deployment of AI systems. Failing to comply with these regulations can result in significant financial penalties, while swiftly adapting to them offers an opportunity to build a competitive edge.
As such, professional legal support is essential for safely and lawfully harnessing the potential of AI.
At APLAW, we understand that while AI’s rapid development offers vast opportunities, it also presents several legal challenges. We provide comprehensive legal services to ensure security, compliance, and risk management in the AI and emerging technologies sectors.
Our legal services cover the following areas:
- developing legal strategies for the creation and deployment of AI technologies;
- auditing AI systems to assess compliance with current and upcoming regulations;
- legal support for AI implementation projects;
- advisory and compliance audits in the following areas:
- AI Act: classification of AI systems, risk assessment, obligations of suppliers and users, documentation, and transparency requirements;
- data protection (GDPR): processing of personal data by AI systems, compliance with processing principles, rights of data subjects, information obligations, and data protection impact assessments;
- intellectual property and copyright: protection of algorithms, databases, machine learning models, AI-generated works, and AI technology licensing;
- consumer protection law: AI use in consumer relationships, information obligations, prohibitions on misleading practices, and liability for AI-related damages;
- sector-specific AI regulations: in finance, healthcare, e-commerce, employment, and the creative industries;
- drafting and negotiating contracts:
- licensing agreements for AI software, databases, and machine learning models;
- implementation agreements for AI systems, including Service Level Agreements (SLAs);
- joint venture agreements for the development and commercialization of AI technologies;
- non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for sharing confidential AI-related information;
- contracts with third parties involved in AI development and deployment (e.g., developers and AI technology providers);
- identifying, analyzing, and managing legal risks related to AI implementation in organizations;
- representing clients in disputes involving:
- infringements of copyrights, patents, and trade secrets related to AI;
- liability for damages caused by AI systems;
- breaches of data protection laws concerning the use of AI;
- legal support for research and development (R&D) projects related to AI;
- auditing cloud-based solutions, including verifying compliance with GDPR regulations;
- training for executives, managers, and employees on AI legal and ethical issues;
- advising on the integration of ethical considerations in AI design and deployment.
Benefits for our clients
- legal security and compliance with current and future AI regulations;
- competitive advantage through the lawful and effective deployment of AI-driven innovations;
- protection of innovations and intellectual property related to AI;
- access to expert legal advice tailored to the unique needs of the AI industry.
Why choose us as your legal partner?
- Extensive experience in providing legal services to technology companies and projects - our services have been highly rated in both Polish and international legal rankings for media law, technology, telecommunications, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and data protection.
- Comprehensive service—covering all legal aspects of AI development and implementation.
- Tailored legal advice—customized to meet the specific needs of your business.
- Active involvement in shaping AI-related legislation—our team, led by Artur Piechocki, has advised the Ministry of Digital Affairs on AI, cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things.
- Continuous monitoring of legislative changes and active participation in AI regulation discussions.
- A multidisciplinary approach—addressing legal, ethical, technical, and business perspectives to deliver holistic solutions.
We serve:
- AI tool and system developers;
- AI development companies and software houses;
- enterprises adopting AI solutions across various sectors, including finance, banking, healthcare, commerce, media, and the arts;
- public institutions implementing AI technologies;
- organizations conducting AI-related research and development.
For more details, please contact us.
