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October 31, 2023

Biden signs AI executive order

President Joe Biden signs an executive order addressing safety, equity and labor market implications of AI, marking the US government’s first major regulatory action on AI.

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October 31, 2023

Digital dream could become nightmare if data misused, privacy conference told

The 45th Global Privacy Assembly Annual Meeting emphasized the importance of balancing public privacy protection measures and the potential of technology in showcasing cultural heritage.

October 31, 2023

X Must Comply with EU’s Laws, Says Digital Chief

Elon Musk’s social network, X, is required to comply with EU laws and address illegal content to continue operating in the region, says EU’s digital chief, Věra Jourová.

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October 31, 2023

EU close to pass world’s first AI law

The EU is close to passing the first global laws on AI, addressing issues from facial recognition to copyright theft, and holding AI companies accountable for potential harm caused by their tools.

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October 28, 2023

Clearview AI’s Appeal Success Against UK GDPR Fine

Clearview AI successfully appealed against a £7.5 million fine and enforcement notice issued by the UK’s ICO.

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October 28, 2023

EU data watchdogs issue statement on digital euro

The EDPB and the EDPS have released a Joint Opinion on the proposed digital euro regulation, offering recommendations to enhance data privacy and protection standards.

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October 28, 2023

GDPR harmonisation could open health data’s potential

The EHDS proposal faces debate over patient consent for secondary use of health data.

October 25, 2023

Poland opens privacy probe of ChatGPT following GDPR complaint

OpenAI’s AI chatbot, ChatGPT, is under investigation by the Polish DPA for potential breaches of the EU GDPR.

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October 25, 2023

Belgium authorities investigate Ulez fines hitting EU citizens in wake of Brexit

Belgian authorities investigate allegations that thousands of fines have been unlawfully issued to drivers for breaches of London’s ultra-low emissions zone, in potential violation of data rules post-Brexit.

October 18, 2023

TikTok Fights Back Against €345mil EU Data Privacy Fine

TikTok is appealing against a €345mil data privacy fine imposed by European regulators, who allege the platform failed to adequately protect the private data of its teenage users.