Experts warn on AI Act’s pitfalls
Two local AI experts discuss the challenges of AI regulation, privacy, and cybersecurity at a Malta IT Law Association event, emphasizing the need for self-assessment and human oversight.
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CNIL is drafting recommendation aiming for transparency of mobile apps
The CNIL is drafting a recommendation to clarify obligations of mobile application ecosystem players, open for public consultation until October 8th, 2023.
NGOs worry EU to curtail the rights of complainants in transnational privacy disputes
European civil society groups are rallying to protect the rights of complainants in cross-border data privacy violation cases, fearing these may be compromised in an upcoming EU legislative proposal.
Belgian Government Boosts Transparency with New Data Access Initiative
Belgian citizens can now see who accessed their personal information via a government website, as part of efforts to boost transparency.
Noyb wants court to order regulator to fully investigate claims against Meta
NOYB is seeking High Court intervention to urge Ireland’s Data Protection Commission to thoroughly investigate its complaints about Meta’s data handling practices.
European Court Rules Against Use Of Facial Recognition In Protests
he European Court of Human Rights recently ruled that Russia’s use of facial recognition against protesters was a violation of their privacy and freedom of expression rights.
UK Becomes First Associate Member of CBPR
he UK is now the first country with Associate status in the Global Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum, opening up opportunities for international collaboration on data transfers.
Google’s Ad Tech Business Faces Potential Breakup in Europe
The European Union’s antitrust authorities are considering a potential breakup of Google’s ad technology business, mirroring US actions, in a significant shift towards a more aggressive regulatory stance against large tech companies’ market dominance.
TeleSign accused of violating GDPR by reputation-scoring EU citizens
Fraud prevention firm TeleSign faces allegations for violating GDPR rules related to EU citizen’s data processing.
Amazon Faces Mass Legal Action In Netherlands
Stichting Data Bescherming Nederland is preparing a mass claim against Amazon for alleged illegal tracking of millions of Dutch users, claiming it collects more data than necessary.
Digital Euro: The Future of Currency or a Privacy Nightmare?
The European Commission’s proposal for a digital euro, intended to ensure the currency’s relevance in the digital age, has sparked concerns over privacy and its potential use for monitoring citizens’ transactional behavior.
UK’s Post-Brexit Data Bill Promises Economic Boost, Sparks Privacy Concerns
UK’s new DPDI Bill may boost economy but raises serious data and privacy concerns.