logo News Contact Us SEARCH ABOUT US SERVICES PEOPLE INSIGHTS CAREERS Home Insights Ready to Enter the Metaverse? Ready to Enter the Metaverse? AUTHORS: Rory O'Keeffe CO-AUTHOR(S): Edmond James SERVICES: Technology and Innovation, Data Protection, Privacy and Cyber-security DATE: 01/12/2021 The term "Metaverse" has rocketed from obscurity to the top of newsfeeds around the world in recent weeks. Up until now, the concept has only been found in the R&D departments of large technology companies. However, this is starting to change as more companies are launching associated products and services to the market. But what is the "Metaverse", and how will it change the way we live, play, work, socialise and communicate with each other? From a legal perspective, new technologies always raise new legal challenges that need to be addressed and overcome. The Metaverse is no exception, bringing with it substantial implications for how users, particularly children, are kept safe in the digital world, how their data is protected and how to combat the threat of cyber attacks. Technology and Innovation Group partner Rory O'Keeffe and trainee solicitor Edmond James explore these topics in our latest bulletin, "Ready to Enter the Metaverse". Opens in new window If you have any questions or would like to discuss the issues raised here further, please contact Rory O'Keeffe or your usual Matheson Technology and Innovation Group contact. Ready to Enter the Metaverse? What, Why and Where to Watch Out PDF | 7.77 MB Related Insights 01/10/2021 Combatting Cyber Threats with Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) - Will the New EU AI Regulation Help? 22/10/2021 GDPR and Data Subject Reporting Obligations - Why, When and How? 05/10/2021 Containing and Combatting Cyber Attacks through the Courts LATEST NEWS 03/12/2021 Matheson Continues to Support Universities with Ireland’s First Legal Virtual Experience Programme 24/11/2021 Matheson Partner Kate McKenna Elected Chairperson of The Irish Society for European Law 23/11/2021 New Appointments at Matheson 09/11/2021 Matheson Ranked Tier 1 with both World Tax 2022 and World TP 2022 DUBLIN +353 1 232 2000 dublin@matheson.com CORK +353 21 465 8200 cork@matheson.com LONDON +44 20 7614 5670 london@matheson.com NEW YORK +1 646 354 6582 newyork@matheson.com PALO ALTO +1 650 617 3351 paloalto@matheson.com SAN FRANCISCO +1 415 423 0540 sf@matheson.com About Us Services People Insights News Careers Contact Us AB Wolfe & Co Sitemap Disclaimer Which Cookies We Use Privacy Policy Accessibility Modern Slavery instagram twitter linkedin youtube By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Privacy Policy Cookies Settings Necessary Cookies only Accept All Cookies