Stevens & Bolton Podcast Channel

The Digital Lawyer: The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

Welcome to "The Digital Lawyer," our latest podcast series created to help businesses navigate the complexities of the ever-evolving digital landscape.

In this 11-part series, we explore the impact and challenges of recent and upcoming legislation across the UK and EU. Each episode brings you insights from our experts to help you stay ahead in the digital world.

In this episode, our host Beverley Flynn, Head of Data Protection, is joined by Charlie Maurice, Head of Technology, and Saad Butt, Associate in our Commercial and IT team. Together, they discuss the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), covering:

• The aims and objectives of DORA
• Whether DORA impacts UK businesses
• The deadline for organisations to comply with the requirements under DORA

The Digital Lawyer: Critical Third Parties

Welcome to "The Digital Lawyer," our latest podcast series designed to guide companies through the increasingly complex digital landscape.

In this 11-part series, we explore the impact and challenges of recent and upcoming legislation across the UK and EU. Each episode brings you insights from our experts to help you stay ahead in the digital age.

Join Gary Parnell, Head of Insurance, and Saad Butt, Associate, as they discuss the joint consultation conducted by the Bank of England, the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority regarding critical third parties in the financial sector. This 10-minute podcast covers:

• What is a Critical Third Party
• How an organisation is designated a critical third party
• The proposals in the consultation paper
• Publication of the final rules

The Digital Lawyer: EU Data Act

Our latest podcast series, “The Digital Lawyer”, taps into the wealth of technology, data and IT expertise across Stevens & Bolton to support companies navigating the increasingly complex digital landscape.

In this 11-part series, we will explore the impact and challenges of recent and forthcoming legislation across the UK and EU. In our second episode, our host Beverley Flynn, Head of Data Protection, is joined by Charlie Maurice, Head of Technology, and Sinead Hughes, an Associate in our commercial and IT team, who shine a spotlight on the EU Data Act, set to take effect from 12 September 2025. In this 10-minute podcast, they cover four key takeaways:

• The aims of the Data Act
• How the Data Act impacts UK businesses
• Key requirements for businesses to consider
• Enforcement and penalties

The Digital Lawyer: UK product security and telecommunications legislation

Our latest podcast series, the Digital Lawyer, taps into the wealth of technology, data and IT expertise across Stevens & Bolton in support of companies navigating the increasingly complex digital landscape.

In this 12-part series, we will explore the impact and challenges around recent and forthcoming legislation across the UK and EU. We’ll tackle a range of critical issues including online safety, resilience, data management, the use of AI, the influence of platforms and increasing regulatory intervention.

In the first episode Beverley Flynn, Head of Data Protection, and Charlie Maurice, who leads the technology sector group at Stevens & Bolton, discuss the broad new UK product security and telecommunications legislation which just came into force on the 29th of April. In an eight-minute podcast they highlight five key takeaways:

• Increased regulation for connectable consumer products
• How the new rules apply across the supply chain, beyond manufacturers
• The key security requirements: password protection, security reporting and support
• Ensuring compliance and the consequences for doing so; and
• The relationship with comparable EU legislation