Protecting Human Rights in the Age of AI
Susie Alegre’s book Human Rights, Robot Wrongs explores the impact of AI on human rights, advocating for regulation and responsible adoption to protect fundamental rights.
GDPR News
Commission publishes Recommendation on Post-Quantum Cryptography
The EU Commission’s Recommendation on Post-Quantum Cryptography advocates for a unified approach to strengthen cybersecurity in the face of emerging quantum computing threats, promoting interoperability and resilience across Member States.
Privacy Concerns Raised by Dutch Data Protection Authority over Data-Collecting Traffic Lights
Dutch data protection authority raises privacy concerns over data-collecting traffic lights tracking road users’ personal information, urging transparency and compliance with privacy legislation.
EDPB Publishes 2023 Annual Report
The EDPB’s 2023 Annual Report highlights key achievements in data protection law, including the adoption of binding decisions and outreach initiatives to enhance GDPR compliance and awareness.
GDPR Complaints Mount Against OpenAI’s ChatGPT
OpenAI faces GDPR complaints in the EU for ChatGPT’s inaccurate data generation, risking fines and regulatory actions.
MEPs want to enhance customers’ control over their financial data
MEPs propose new rules for access to financial data in the EU to enhance customer control and innovation in financial services.
EU’s Cookie Pledge stalls
The European Commission’s initiative for a “Cookie Pledge” to empower consumers in digital advertising faced obstacles, prompting a potential shift towards legislative action for data protection.
Avast fined €14 million for sharing user data
Avast has been fined €14 million by the Czech data protection authority for unlawfully sharing users’ personal data with a third-party company.
MEPS approve EU Health Data Space
MEPs approved the establishment of a European Health Data Space to enhance citizens’ access to their health data, promote secure data sharing, and safeguard privacy.
CNIL asesses GDPR impact
French DPA (CNIL) assessed the economic impact of GDPR on businesses and individuals in Europe, highlighting the costs, benefits, methodological challenges, and lessons for regulators.
EU extends CSAM rules until April 2026
MEPs have endorsed a temporary extension of the e-Privacy derogation to allow the detection of online child sexual abuse material until April 2026, aiming to harmonize reporting on measures taken by companies.
Germany to amend federal privacy law
The Draft Law amending the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) introduces significant changes to data protection regulations in Germany, including the institutionalization of the Data Protection Conference (DSK) and amendments to data subject access rights and scoring practices.