Clausely Journal

Practical guidance for UK compliance teams.

Clear articles on the EU AI Act, governance, and what UK businesses need to do next.

The AI Omnibus Changed the Timetable. What Should UK SMEs Do Now?

The AI Omnibus changes high-risk deadlines and other parts of the rulebook. Check your scope and current duties, then prepare governance around the AI you actually use.

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White Label Compliance: From First Brief to Client Delivery

What your firm supplies, what Clausely delivers, how review works and how to assess the margin before accepting a client engagement.

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How to Add Compliance Services Without Building an Internal Team

Clients ask for compliance support, but hiring a new team before the revenue exists is a difficult trade. White label fulfilment gives consultancies another route.

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Worker Protection: What Changes on 30 October 2026?

From 30 October 2026, employers face a higher 'all reasonable steps' standard for preventing sexual harassment and a new third-party harassment duty. Here is what to review now.

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Using AI in Recruitment? Your UK DPIA Checklist

The ICO says recruiters using AI should carry out a DPIA before using the tool, ideally at procurement. Here is what to assess before candidate data enters the system.

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AI Policy for UK Businesses: What to Include in 2026

A practical guide to the controls a UK business AI policy should cover, from approved tools and confidential data to human oversight, incidents and staff responsibilities.

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EU AI Act Article 50: Transparency Rules for UK Businesses

Article 50 transparency rules apply from 2 August 2026. Here is what they cover, what they do not cover, and where UK businesses should check their AI use.

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Worker Protection Act 2024: The Documents That Actually Prove You Took “Reasonable Steps”

The Worker Protection Act 2024 doesn’t reward good intentions. Here’s what UK employers need on file to evidence reasonable steps against sexual harassment.

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Do You Need a DPIA? A Plain English Guide for UK SMEs

Not every business needs a full Data Protection Impact Assessment, but more do than realise. Here’s how to tell, and what actually needs to be on file.

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Does the EU AI Act Apply to My UK Business?

Being UK based does not automatically exempt you. Here is how to work out whether the EU AI Act actually applies to your business, in plain English.

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AI Regulation UK 2026: What’s Changing and How to Prepare

EU AI Act obligations apply in phases, and they reach UK businesses too. Here’s what’s changing and what you need to do to prepare.

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EU AI Act Explained: Obligations, Risk Tiers, and What to Do Next

A detailed explanation of the EU AI Act’s risk tiers, obligations, and what UK businesses deploying AI need to have in place as obligations phase in.

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What Is the EU AI Act? A Plain English Guide for UK SMEs

Never heard of the EU AI Act before? Here’s everything a UK small business owner needs to know in plain English, without the legal jargon.

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EU AI Act 2026: Key Deadlines and What Happens If You Miss Them

EU AI Act enforcement is phased. Here’s what the key dates mean for UK businesses, what the fines are, and what you need to have in place.

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EU AI Act Summary: What UK Businesses Need to Know in 2026

A plain English summary of the EU AI Act for UK businesses. Find out what it is, who it affects, the key dates, and what you need to do now.

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Is Your Recruitment AI High-Risk Under the EU AI Act?

Recruitment and candidate-selection AI is listed in Annex III of the EU AI Act, subject to the Act's Article 6 high-risk test and exceptions. Here is what UK recruiters should assess while the obligations phase in.

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How Much Does EU AI Act Compliance Cost for UK Businesses?

EU AI Act compliance costs vary widely with scope, risk and the support required. Here is how to work out what you actually need and compare that with Clausely's fixed pack pricing.

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EU AI Act Compliance Checklist for UK Small Businesses

A practical EU AI Act compliance checklist for UK small businesses. Find out exactly what documentation you need now that enforcement is phased in across staged obligations.

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Worker Protection Duty: What UK Employers Need to Know

The Worker Protection Act 2024 places a new legal duty on all UK employers to actively prevent sexual harassment at work. Here’s what it means, what you need to do, and how to comply.

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