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In this episode of Diritto al Digitale, Giulio Coraggio, Technology & Data Lawyer at DLA Piper, hosts a roundtable with DLA Piper colleagues to share their predictions on the legal developments that will most impact digital business in 2026. Rather than looking at regulation in isolation, the discussion focuses on how EU digital rules will increasingly converge in practice, and what companies should expect as enforcement, supervision, and accountability intensify. 🎙️ Predictions from the roundtable speakers: Vincenzo Giuffré on cloud computing and digital transformation Predictions on cloud contract risk allocation, Data Act portability, ACN certification for Italian public entities, and continued uncertainty around EU–US data transfers.Tommaso Ricci on artificial intelligence Why 2026 will be the year when internal AI governance frameworks become unavoidable as AI systems move from experimentation to operations.Roxana Smeria on data protection and GDPR Expected enforcement trends, AI training scrutiny, and how the debate on legitimate interest will shape compliance strategies.Federico Toscani on cybersecurity Why cyber incidents under GDPR, NIS2 and DORA will increasingly trigger top-management accountability, with stricter Italian incident reporting expectations.Giulio Napolitano on crypto and payments How MiCA, stablecoins, crypto payments and the interaction with PSD3 will push crypto further into the realm of regulated financial infrastructure.The key prediction for 2026: Companies will no longer be assessed on compliance in silos. Success will depend on how well they integrate AI, data protection, cybersecurity, cloud and payments regulation into a coherent governance model. 📩 Share your views or suggest future topics: [email protected] 🔔 Follow Diritto al Digitale on your favorite podcast platform ⭐ If you found this episode useful, please leave a rating or review If you want, I can also: Turn this into a “Top 5 predictions for 2026” executive-style descriptionShorten it for Spotify’s mobile previewAlign it word-for-word with the YouTube description for cross-platform consistencySend us a text 📌 You can find our contacts 👉 www.dlapiper.com

A new US lawsuit brought by authors against leading AI developers reopens a core legal question: can large-scale AI training on copyrighted books systematically qualify as fair use? In this episode of Diritto al Digitale, Giulio Coraggio of the global law firm DLA Piper analyzes the legal strategy behind the case, compare the US and EU copyright frameworks, and explore the practical implications for AI developers, deployers, and corporate governance under the AI Act.  Send us a text 📌 You can find our contacts 👉 www.dlapiper.com

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector — but innovation in this field comes with some of the highest regulatory, ethical, and governance expectations. In this episode of Legal Leaders Insights from Diritto al Digitale, Giulio Coraggio of DLA Piper speaks with Oliver Patel, Head of Enterprise AI Governance at AstraZeneca, about how AI governance is implemented in practice within a global pharmaceutical company. The conversation covers: What enterprise AI governance looks like in the life sciences sectorHow to balance AI innovation with privacy, intellectual property, and complianceThe concrete implications of the EU AI Act for pharmaceutical companiesPractical governance approaches to enable responsible and scalable AIThis episode is particularly relevant for legal professionals, compliance teams, in-house counsel, data leaders, and executives working in highly regulated industries. Diritto al Digitale is the podcast where law, technology, and digital regulation intersect with real business challenges. Send us a text 📌 You can find our contacts 👉 www.dlapiper.com

The EU’s new Digital Omnibus proposal aims to simplify and align Europe’s most important digital laws — from the GDPR and AI Act to the Data Act, NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act. But will it really make compliance easier, or create even more complexity? In this episode of Diritto al Digitale, Giulio Coraggio from the law firm DLA Piper breaks down the Digital Omnibus in simple, clear language, explaining: •what changes for AI training, GDPR, cookies and legitimate interest, •how the EU wants to create a single incident-reporting portal, •what the major updates mean for AI providers, privacy teams and cybersecurity leaders, •and whether the Omnibus can truly “correct” today’s fragmented EU digital rules. Perfect for legal, tech and business professionals who want a fast and easy explanation of one of the EU’s most important upcoming reforms. Listen now to understand how the Digital Omnibus may reshape your AI, data and cybersecurity strategy in 2025 and beyond Send us a text 📌 You can find our contacts 👉 www.dlapiper.com

The European Commission is preparing to codify “legitimate interest” as a lawful basis for AI training — a reform that could become the most significant update to the GDPR since 2018. In this episode, Giulio Coraggio, Technology & Data Lawyer at DLA Piper, explores how this proposal could reshape the legal foundations of AI development, bridging the gap between data protection and innovation. 🎙️ We’ll discuss: •Why this reform matters for AI developers and data controllers; •How it aligns with the EU AI Act; •The safeguards that will still protect personal data; •And whether this move truly strikes the balance between fundamental rights and technological progress. 💬 Share your thoughts with Giulio at [email protected], subscribe to Diritto al Digitale, and don’t forget to leave ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ if you enjoyed the episode. Send us a text 📌 You can find our contacts 👉 www.dlapiper.com

AI solutions for psychological support are crossing into the territory of medical devices — raising complex legal questions about qualification, liability, data protection, and regulatory oversight.  In this episode, Giulio Coraggio, location of the Italian Intellectual Property & Technology department of the global law firm DLA Piper, explores how law, technology, and ethics intersect when artificial intelligence steps into the domain of mental health addressing also the qualification as medical device and the impact of the EU AI Act. Send us a text 📌 You can find our contacts 👉 www.dlapiper.com

Italy has passed its first national AI law—the first in Europe. How does it align with the EU AI Act, what duties does it add for lawyers and companies, and where are the risks of overlap?  Send us a text 📌 You can find our contacts 👉 www.dlapiper.com

In this episode of Legal Leaders Insights, Giulio Coraggio, Head of Intellectual Property & Technology at DLA Piper Italy, interviews Emerald De Leeuw-Goggin, Global Head of AI Governance & Privacy at Logitech. We dive into her career journey from founding Eurocomply to leading AI governance and privacy at one of the world’s most innovative consumer electronics companies. Emerald reveals the pivotal moments that shaped her path and shares practical insights for navigating the rapidly evolving world of AI compliance, privacy, and regulation. What you’ll learn in this episode: How to integrate AI governance, privacy, and intellectual property in consumer electronics.The challenges of deploying AI responsibly while ensuring compliance with the EU AI Act and privacy regulations.The future impact of AI laws on consumer technology and business strategy.How to close the funding gap for female entrepreneurs and build a more inclusive tech ecosystem.Whether you’re a lawyer, entrepreneur, or business leader, this conversation will give you a front-row seat to the future of AI, compliance, and innovation. 👉 Like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes of Legal Leaders Insights with global leaders shaping law, business, and technology. Send us a text 📌 You can find our contacts 👉 www.dlapiper.com

The European Union and the United States are taking radically different paths when it comes to copyright and generative AI training. While the EU’s top court is about to weigh in on the first case of alleged copyright infringement by an AI model, US judges have already started embracing fair use arguments from tech giants. In this episode of Diritto al Digitale, Giulio Coraggio unpacks the landmark Like Company v Google Ireland case and contrasts the EU’s strict framework with the more flexible—yet unpredictable—American approach. What will this mean for platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude? Tune in to find out. Send us a text 📌 You can find our contacts 👉 www.dlapiper.com

In this episode of Diritto al Digitale, we explore Italy’s bold move to criminalize ransom payments in response to the growing threat of ransomware attacks. With Italy ranking among the top ransomware targets globally, a new legislative proposal aims to disrupt the business model of cybercriminals by banning ransom payments for critical infrastructure operators, mandating rapid breach notifications, and recognizing ransomware as a national security threat. Giulio Coraggio, technology and data lawyer at the global law firm DLA Piper, breaks down the key elements of the proposal, the legal and strategic implications for companies of all sizes, and the controversial balance between resilience and compliance. What is a ransomware attack, and why is banning ransom payments both a radical and risky move?  How can companies—especially small and medium enterprises—prepare for a future where paying a ransom is no longer an option? We also discuss the role of education in strengthening cybersecurity culture, and Italy’s ambition to lead Europe in the fight against cybercrime. Send us a text 📌 You can find our contacts 👉 www.dlapiper.com

Il nuovo Data Act europeo è alle porte e cambierà profondamente il modo in cui i dati vengono generati, condivisi e utilizzati, soprattutto nel mondo dell’Internet of Things (IoT). Questo webinar è pensato per tutte le aziende, startup, professionisti e stakeholder che operano in ambito digitale e vogliono capire cosa cambierà concretamente a livello normativo, operativo e strategico. Argomenti trattati durante il webinar: 1. Il contesto: Il punto di vista della Commissione Europea. Perché nasce il Data Act e quali sono le sue differenze rispetto a GDPR e Data Governance Act 2. Il punto di vista legale: le nuove regole per la condivisione dei dati generati da dispositivi connessi 3. I diritti degli utenti e gli obblighi per produttori e fornitori di servizi 4. Gli impatti tecnologici del Data Act 5. Le opportunità di business legate a una gestione più trasparente e condivisa dei dati Trovate qui la registrazione del webinar organizzato da IoTItaly, insieme con Servitly e lo studio legale DLA Piper in cui sono intervenuti:  - Alessandro Bassi, Presidente IotItaly, program manager Euroscom - Federico Milani, Deputy Head of the Data Policy and Innovation Unit of CNECT Directorate General, European Commission - Giulio Coraggio, Avvocato, Partner, Head of Intellectual Property & Technology, Studio Legale DLA Piper  - Stefano Butti, Servitly Co-founder & CEO - Cristina Criscuoli, Avvocato, Senior Associate, Studio Legale DLA Piper Send us a text 📌 You can find our contacts 👉 www.dlapiper.com

How do legal teams support strategic investments in the fast-evolving technology sector? In this episode of Legal Leaders Insights, Giulio Coraggio speaks with Benedetta Volpi, General Counsel of Nextalia SGR, about how private equity can be a powerful engine for digital transformation and innovation across tech-driven industries. Benedetta begins by reflecting on her career journey and how it led her to a leadership role in a firm that places technology and growth at the center of its investment strategy. The heart of the conversation is a deep dive into how legal departments can enable investments in the technology sector, supporting ambitious innovation while managing complex regulatory and compliance risks. From governance to digitalization and ESG, Benedetta offers a pragmatic view on how legal teams can unlock responsible, forward-looking investments. She also shares her insights on how private equity firms can remain competitive while navigating legal complexity, and offers valuable advice to young lawyers eager to make an impact in this dynamic field. Subscribe and activate notifications so you never miss an episode. If you found this discussion valuable, leave us a 5-star review . Send us a text 📌 You can find our contacts 👉 www.dlapiper.com

Google has agreed to pay $ 1.375 billion to settle two major privacy lawsuits in Texas—its largest data-related payout ever. But is the U.S. finally outpacing the EU in regulating Big Tech? In this episode of Diritto al Digitale, Giulio Coraggio, technology and data lawyer at DLA Piper, compares this record-breaking settlement to key GDPR fines in Europe. From biometric data enforcement to location tracking, we explore the different legal models on both sides of the Atlantic. Is it better to write a billion-dollar check and move on, or to face slower but deeper structural reforms under the GDPR? And what does all this mean for the future of privacy compliance in a world increasingly driven by biometrics and AI? Send us a text 📌 You can find our contacts 👉 www.dlapiper.com

Join Giulio Coraggio of the law firm DLA Piper in this exciting episode of Legal Leaders Insights, featuring Ronan Davy, the Associate General Counsel Europe of Anthropic, a leading company in responsible artificial intelligence. Dive into an insightful conversation on the future of AI law, compliance, and innovation. Discover the career journey of a top legal executive who has successfully navigated the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Learn how Anthropic aligns its ambitious AI safety goals with the rigorous demands of European legal compliance, and get an expert perspective on the anticipated impact of the EU AI Act on the AI industry. The episode also includes invaluable advice for aspiring legal professionals aiming for leadership roles in AI law—highlighting the most crucial skill necessary for success. Subscribe to Legal Leaders Insights, activate notifications for future episodes, and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you enjoyed this discussion. Send us a text 📌 You can find our contacts 👉 www.dlapiper.com

The European Commission has just released an updated version of the Model Contractual Clauses for AI Procurement — but what do they actually mean for your business? In this episode of Diritto al Digitale, Giulio Coraggio, technology and data lawyer at DLA Piper, explores how these clauses aim to simplify compliance with the AI Act, reduce legal uncertainty, and reshape the way public and private players negotiate AI contracts. Whether you’re an AI buyer, supplier, or legal counsel, this is your essential guide to turning regulation into opportunity. Send us a text 📌 You can find our contacts 👉 www.dlapiper.com