In the fast-paced, ever-changing world of data, privacy, cyber,
and AI, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Following Data
Protection Day 2025 last month, we've identified ten key themes
that might significantly impact employers in the coming year.
Here's a summary of the most recent developments and what
professionals in these fields should look out for in 2025.
1. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI continues to dominate headlines in 2025.
Global regulation is advancing rapidly, with significant
developments such as the UK's AI Opportunities Action Plan,
Australia's National AI Capability Plan, and the first
provisions of the EU AI Act coming into force. In the US, President
Trump has rescinded existing Executive Orders and signed a new
Executive Order to develop an AI action plan in 180 days. In Europe
on the other hand regulatory scrutiny is increasing, with fines
(e.g. for Open AI) and investigations (e.g. Meta, Grok AI and of
course, DeepSeek). The UK
