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Before your new robot clocks in - Benjamin Favaro comments for Lexology PRO

29 September 2026
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As AI-powered robots move from factory floors into shared workplaces, employers face a new wave of legal and compliance challenges at the intersection of employment law, data protection and workplace safety.

In this article for Lexology Pro, Benjamin Favaro, Partner in Lewis Silkin's Data, Privacy & Cyber team, comments on the critical steps employers must take before deploying robotic and AI-driven systems alongside their people - from conducting data protection impact assessments and managing surveillance risks, to carrying out rigorous vendor due diligence. Read the full article here.

Whether you work in data privacy, cyber, HR or health and safety, the message is clear: before your new robot clocks in, make sure your legal house is in order.

"Don't rely solely on vendor brochures or sales pitches. Conduct vendor due diligence on the technology to understand its capabilities and risks."
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Before your new robot clocks in - Benjamin Favaro comments for Lexology PRO