by Janet Kim, Matthew Bruce, Lutz Riede, Tristan Lockwood, Fiona McHugh, Florentine Schulte-Rudzio, and Bhavya Sharma
Top left to right: Janet Kim, Matthew Bruce, Lutz Riede, and Tristan Lockwood. Bottom left to right: Fiona McHugh, Florentine Schulte-Rudzio, and Bhavya Sharma (photos courtesy of Freshfields LLP)
As technology evolves, so do challenges in effectively regulating it. In an era where there is increasing focus on effective oversight of digital platforms, legislators are turning to audits as a go-to tool. This blog explores the reasons behind the growing adoption of audits in digital regulation, focusing on key legislative frameworks such as the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) and the UK’s Online Safety Act (OSA), and also explores the scope of audits in AI and other digital regulation. It also includes some practical tips for businesses navigating these new audit regimes.