French privacy watchdog calls for clearer rules on smart cameras
French privacy watchdog CNIL is calling for an update of the regulatory framework on surveillance devices to accommodate the rise in so-called “smart cameras”.
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UK unveils data reform bill, proposes AI regulation
The U.K. government Monday introduced a pair of post-Brexit data reforms aimed at guiding responsible data use of while promoting innovation.
European Commission sued for violating EU’s data protection rules
The EU Commission faces a lawsuit over allegations it is violating GDPR rules when transferring personal data from websites to the US.
Selfie scraping Clearview AI hit with another €20M ban order in Europe
Greek data protection authority has fined Clearview AI €20M and banned it from collecting and processing the personal data of people living in Greece.
EDPS: U.K. GDPR reforms could create friction with EU
UK’s keenness to agree to its own data adequacy decisions with countries like the United States could become a contentious issue with the European Union.
Italian DPA warns Tik Tok against ‘personalized’ ads based on legitimate interest
Italian DPA warned TikTok on change of legal basis for personalizing ads to legitimate interests and emphasised that consent must be used.
UK data watchdog investigates whether AI systems show racial bias
ICO says AI-driven discrimination can lead to job rejections or being wrongfully denied bank loans or benefit.
UK Information Commissioner’s Office Issues Warning on Ransomware Payments
ICO and NCSC published a joint letter to remind the Law Society of England & Wales not advise clients to pay ransomwareif they fall victim to a cyber-attack.
A New Attack Can Unmask Anonymous Users on Any Major Browser
Researchers have found a way to use the web’s basic functions to identify who visits a site—without the user detecting the hack.
Uber facing questions over how it knew Transport for London boss used app
Leaked files show cab-hailing firm noted Sir Peter Hendy ‘used an Uber car twice’ during one week in 2014.
MEPs propose strict limits on personal data use in political ads
Online platforms could face much stricter limits on the use of personal data in targeted political advertising under new proposals from the EU Parliament.
Apple Debuts Spyware Protection for State-Sponsored Cyberattacks
Apple’s new Lockdown Mode protects devices targeted by sophisticated state-sponsored mercenary spyware attacks.