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Jonathan Armstrong
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Technology & compliance lawyer at https://puntersouthall.law/about-us/jonathan-armstrong/. Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School. Developing boards at https://www.l-ev8.com/. Developing software at BreachNavigator.com. All views my own unless stolen.
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I'm pleased to be on the new episode of the #EverythingCompliance #podcast talking about new EU rules on reuse, reduce & recycle www.linkedin.com/pulse/compli...
Compliance Podcast Network's Featured Podcasts for Thursday, September 10, 2026
FEATURED PODCAST OF THE DAY ⁠Everything Compliance: DEI Backlash, Executive Orders, and When “Tone at the Top” Needs Resources⁠ Everything Compliance is back with a bang! Host Adam Turteltaub and pane...
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September 11, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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I was honoured to be featured in this month's Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics magazine on my 30+ year career in #technology & #compliance - you can read more here www.linkedin.com/posts/jparms...
From Kid to Compliance Career with Punter Southall Law | Jonathan Armstrong posted on the topic | LinkedIn
A difficult post to write for me but here goes... I know many of my friends & colleagues react badly (and rightly) to the humblebrags which seem to be more common on LinkedIn. But I was really hono(u...
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September 5, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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Interesting that John Swinney spent £45,000 on a trip to the US. Wondering if Peter Murrell was his travel agent? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup
The Scottish government spent almost £100,000 on official visits to the United States in June.
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August 20, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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Our latest TechLaw10 #podcast on the impact of #AI on law students & junior lawyers puntersouthall.law/insights/tec...
TechLaw10: The Perils of AI at University & Law School
In this episode of TechLaw10 Punter Southall Law’s Jonathan Armstrong and Eric Sinrod, Professor and Duane Morris LLP attorney chat with special guest Jill Kawakami. Jill, Jonathan & Eric discuss a nu...
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August 17, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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My chat with ISMG with thoughts on what the new UK PM might mean for #InfoSec #data & #ai puntersouthall.law/insights/ban...
Bank Info Security: Burnham Government Could Signal Tougher UK Cyber and AI Regulations
Jonathan Armstrong of Punter Southall Law spoke with Bank Info Security about how Andy Burnham’s appointment as UK prime minister could mark the beginning of a more interventionist approach to technol...
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August 13, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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Interesting to see the most edited Wikipedia page yesterday
August 10, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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There's a new #techlaw10 podcast on how #ai changes legal education & the role of junior lawyers puntersouthall.law/insights/tec...
TechLaw10: The Perils of AI at University & Law School
In this episode of TechLaw10 Punter Southall Law’s Jonathan Armstrong and Eric Sinrod, Professor and Duane Morris LLP attorney chat with special guest Jill Kawakami. Jill, Jonathan & Eric discuss a nu...
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August 7, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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icymi my thoughts on what the new PM might means for #InfoSec #data protection & #ai puntersouthall.law/insights/uks...
UK’s New Prime Minister & The Possible Compliance Agenda
Andy Burnham became the UK’s 59th Prime Minister on 20 July 2026.  He comes into office at a difficult time with an increasingly complex international agenda and a wide range of domestic issues includ...
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August 6, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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JUST IN: Trump files emergency motion to try to block BBC from getting details about finances of his business empire in connection with $5-10 billion defamation suit he filed against the network www.politico.com/news/2026/08...
Trump seeks to shield his business finances from BBC in libel lawsuit
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August 5, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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Andy Burnham's appointment as U.K. prime minister on July 20 could mark a more interventionist phase for technology regulation, says attorney Jonathan Armstrong, partner at Punter Southall Law.
www.databreachtoday.com/burnham-gove...
Burnham Government Could Signal Tougher UK Cyber and AI Regs
Andy Burnham's arrival as U.K. prime minister on July 20 could accelerate Labour's push for tougher AI, cyber and data rules. Attorney Jonathan Armstrong says to
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August 6, 2026 at 7:52 AM
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Beacon CRM, widely used by charities, suffers data breach, with English National Ballet being among the confirmed victims notifying supporters
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Beacon CRM, Widely Used by Charities, Suffers Data Breach
Cloud-based customer relationship management software provider Beacon CRM said it's suffered a security breach that likely led to the theft of customer data. Over
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August 6, 2026 at 10:19 AM
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Is there any reason why a political organisation funded by Russia would want the Royal Navy to chase dinghies instead of Russian spy ships?
August 3, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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NEW

How the BBC turned the litigation table on Trump

The president now faces a dilemma about revealing his business records

By me at @prospectmagazine.co.uk

www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
And so in another splendid Order in this case, the court sided firmly with the BBC. Nothing in the litigation rules means that disclosure can be delayed. Trump’s lawyers wanted to hide behind an “expert report” at trial setting out the purported damage. But the court said the documents need to be produced now. Trump’s representatives even contended that producing the business records would be “overbroad” even though they are claiming an astronomical amount of damage to Trump’s commercial interests. Trump and his lawyers essentially wanted it both ways: to mount a wide-ranging damages claim but with the narrowest range of produced documents to support that claim. The court said no. As with many other things to do with Trump, this case smacks of bluster but little tactical (and still less strategic) thought. What seemed a powerful first move was not really thought through. Trump presumably assumed the BBC, like other entities he has brought suits against, would simply fold. But the BBC also said no.
August 3, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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Victims of trafficking in human beings don’t always fit one story, one path.

🩵On this World Day against Trafficking in Persons, it’s time to look beyond the stereotypes.

Learn to identify those who may be at risk and recognise the warning signs: https://ow.ly/l6zP50ZujfK

#EndHumanTrafficking
July 30, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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This quarter's Punter Southall Law media review with some links to stuff we've been talking about puntersouthall.law/insights/med...
Media Round Up: Summer 2026
In this edition of our Media Round Up, we share a selection of recent articles, podcasts and insights covering a wide range of topics relevant to businesses and professionals. From legal and regulator...
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July 29, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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Some thoughts on the UK change of PM & what it means for #cybersecurity puntersouthall.law/insights/uks...
UK’s New Prime Minister & The Possible Compliance Agenda
Andy Burnham became the UK’s 59th Prime Minister on 20 July 2026.  He comes into office at a difficult time with an increasingly complex international agenda and a wide range of domestic issues includ...
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July 28, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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Episode 300 of the #techlaw10 podcast is now live puntersouthall.law/insights/tec...
TechLaw10: Episode 300 with special guest Tom Fox
In this special episode of TechLaw10 Punter Southall Law’s Jonathan Armstrong and Eric Sinrod, Professor and Duane Morris LLP attorney chat with special guest Tom Fox. This is episode 300 in the popul...
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July 3, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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Some thoughts from me on why contracts can't be the only answer to #cybersecurity vendor risk in a world of #AI puntersouthall.law/insights/jon...
Jonathan Armstrong speaks at the Infosecurity conference in London
Jonathan Armstrong was interviewed by iSMG at the Infosecurity Europe conference, 25 years after his first speaking engagement at the conference.  Jonathan spoke live from the conference floor at the ...
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June 12, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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I was interviewed by ISMG at Infosec last week about how 'old school' legal agreements don't work in an ai-driven world www.bankinfosecurity.com/cyber-risk-c...
Cyber Risk Contracts Have Become the Weakest Link
As organizations outsource more crown jewels to third-party vendors and silently roll out artificial intelligence tools, the old playbook of contracts and one-time
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June 11, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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I've co-authored a new more scholarly article on AI hallucinations in law puntersouthall.law/insights/pun...
Punter Southall Law writes for prestigious Transatlantic Law Journal
Jonathan Armstrong and Vivien Yanni Gan of Punter Southall Law recently wrote for the Transatlantic Law Journal on hallucinations and how AI is affecting the conduct of court proceedings. The Transatl...
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June 5, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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Freeman of the Land sentenced to prison after Magna Carta nonsense www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWH...
Making sure you're not a bot!
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April 30, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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Former "Professional McKenzie Friend" named in judgment for using hallucinating AI caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewfc/b/2026/71
A, B, C, D (Extension of assessment; Use of AI: hallucinations), Re - Find Case Law - The National Archives
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March 30, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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Our new #Techlaw10 podcast on #openclaw & #agenticai puntersouthall.law/insights/tec... #law #infosec
TechLaw10: OpenClaw & AgenticAI Risk
In this video podcast, Punter Southall Law’s Jonathan Armstrong discusses OpenClaw & Agentic AI with Professor Eric Sinrod. This is episode 298 in the popular TechLaw10 series.
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March 24, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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Our new film on #openclaw & #agenticai risk puntersouthall.law/insights/tec... #law #InfoSec
TechLaw10: OpenClaw & AgenticAI Risk
In this video podcast, Punter Southall Law’s Jonathan Armstrong discusses OpenClaw & Agentic AI with Professor Eric Sinrod. This is episode 298 in the popular TechLaw10 series.
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March 20, 2026 at 12:29 PM
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NEW: US retailer Sears left a database of people's interactions with its AI chatbot exposed to the internet—including 3.7 million chat logs and audio files of chats.

Terrible for privacy, but also people were quick to get pissed off with the bots
Just two minutes into one 76-minute audio call observed by Fowler, the person trying to get help from the company asks to speak to a human. The AI voice bot responds: “I am fully equipped to address your needs efficiently and can resolve your issue right away. Whereas connecting with a live agent may involve a short wait.” Just a few minutes later, the bot struggles to complete the task it is asked about. “I am facing some errors while assisting you with your plan. Can I transfer your call to our live agent who will help with your request?” In one text transcript, which begins near 11 am and ends at 1:30 pm, a person speaking with the Samantha “AI virtual voice” grows increasingly frustrated with the replies. “Where's my technician?” they repeat 28 times in a row. After getting some more responses they were unhappy with, the transcript shows, the person repeats: “You’re a computer. You’re a computer. You’re a computer.”
March 17, 2026 at 11:28 AM