France ratifies Council of Europe Convention 108+
On the 27th of March 2023, France officially ratified Council of Europe Convention 108+
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EU Parliament study slams online child abuse material proposal
The European Commission’s plans to combat the spread of CSAM have sparked vehement debate due to its potential invasion of privacy.
ChatGPT spurs debate about EU AI regulation
At present, there are no comprehensive regulations at the European Union level governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
CNIL issues €125,000 Fine Against E-Scooter Rental Company
CNIL fined e-scooter rental company Cityscoot €125,000 for failing to comply with EU and French data protection regulations.
Spain asks EU data protection board to discuss OpenAI’s ChatGPT
AEPD has requested that the EDBP evaluate possible privacy concerns in relation to OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Ireland’s DPA Produces “Significant Outputs” for 2022 Concluding 17 Large Scale Inquiries
Ireland’s DPA released Annual Report for 2022 showcasing their progress on a range of initiatives.
The Italian Data Protection Agency gives OpenAI a chance to avoid being banned
Italian DPA may lift ChatGPT ban if the requirements are met.
European data regulators set up ChatGPT taskforce
EDPB has created a task force in order to facilitate collaboration and information sharing between EU regulators.
CJEU rules on applicability of the GDPR in civil proceedings
ECJ released a ruling that clarifies the relationship between the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and national civil procedural regulations.
Oireachtas committee wants to scrutinise use of facial recognition technology by gardaí
Gardaí’s plans to quickly implement laws allowing the use of facial recognition technology have been met with strong opposition.
Live facial recognition labelled ‘Orwellian’ as Met police push ahead with use
Live facial recognition is a controversial form of mass surveillance, and human rights advocates are vehement in their criticism of its use by police forces.
Italy’s ChatGPT ban attracts EU privacy regulators
Member states have been inspired by Italy’s decision to temporarily ban ChatGPT.