Latest Global Legal & Regulation
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NewsTech companies in India must get official nod before using “risky” AI
The Indian government has issued a directive to the country’s technology firms, urging them to obtain approval before publicly releasing artificial intelligence (AI) tools that may be unreliable, or still in trial phases.
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NewsEuro politicians question UK’s Data Protection Bill compatibility with GDPR
Paul Tang, a Member of the European Parliament, has raised concerns about the UK’s new Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (DPDI) and its potential to undermine elements of the GDPR.
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NewsItalian city first to receive fine for AI privacy violations
The data privacy regulator in Italy has imposed a €50,000 fine on Trento for violating laws regarding the northern city’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) in urban surveillance schemes.
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NewsEuropean businesses ask China for greater details on data transfer regulations
In a push for greater transparency, European companies are requesting that China provide deeper explanations of key terminology in regulations governing international data transfers.
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NewsEuropean regulator hopes EU AI Act will set global example
European Union lawmaker Brando Benifei, a key contributor to the EU’s artificial intelligence (AI) regulations, has said that he hopes the EU’s AI Act will set the standard for AI legislation worldwide.
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NewsNations push forward with AI regulation
AI needs to be regulated, but its swift evolution is posing challenges to the creation and application of new legal frameworks. Below, we look at steps that governments are taking to harness the emerging technology in a bid to promote its safe and effective use.
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Q&AMeet the expert: Cassandra Moons to speak at #RISK Amsterdam
We are delighted to announce that compliance leader, Cassandra Moons is to speak at #RISK Amsterdam.
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NewsMisuse of children’s data lands TikTok with £12.7m fine
TikTok, the Chinese-owned social media platform, has been fined £12.7m by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for breaching data protection law and failing to protect the privacy of children.
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Feature5 Privacy Stories You Might Have Missed Over the Break
Many privacy professionals will be returning to work today after a week or two off. Here are five interesting privacy-related stories you might have missed.
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FeatureWill the UK’s ‘Light Touch’ AI Regulation Plans Increase AI Risks?
The government claims its “innovation-friendly and flexible” plans for AI regulation could help businesses avoid the “uncertainty that comes with regulatory compliance”. But could lighter touch regulation increase risks for UK businesses and individuals alike?
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NewsTwitch confirms data breach
Live streaming gaming platform Twitch has announced that it has become the victim of a data leak, exposing streamers’ earnings and confidential company information.
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NewsMajor telecoms service giant reveals five-year breach
Syniverse has revealed to government regulators that it has been the victim of a five-year breach impacting hundreds of customers.
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NewsPandora Papers: biggest offshore data leak
One of the largest financial document leaks has revealed the secret wealth and dealings of international leaders, politicians, and billionaires.
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NewsQuebec adopts privacy legislation
The Quebec Commission on Access to Information (CAI) has welcomed the adoption of Bill 64, an Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information.
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NewsData of 106 million international visitors to Thailand exposed online
An unsecured database containing international travel records dating back 10 years has been discovered online.
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NewsChanges to the international data transfer regime in Uruguay
The Uruguay’s data protection authority, URCDP, has removed the US from the list of appropriate territories as part of its amendment.
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NewsUK, US and Australia announce security partnership
In an effort to counter China, the UK, US and Australia have announced a historic security and defense agreement.
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NewsData stolen from United Nations
Earlier this year, hackers gained access into the United Nations’ computer network and stole a trove of data, according to researchers from Resecurity.
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NewsICO to call on G7 countries to tackle cookie pop-ups challenge
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) will call on fellow G7 data protection and privacy authorities to work together to overhaul cookie consent pop-ups.
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NewsPrivSec DPI deep dives into data flows
At PrivSec Data Protection & Infrastructure, a panel of experts explored how companies leverage data flows to conduct everyday operations, as well examining long term solutions for privacy and data flows.