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July 26, 2023

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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July 26, 2023

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.

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July 20, 2023

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.

July 20, 2023

EU court ruling on Meta may impact first party cookie use

CJEU has issued a ruling that could impact Meta’s ability to track user data across its platforms without explicit consent.

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June 15, 2023

MEPs endorse blanket ban on live facial recognition in public spaces, rejecting targeted exemptions

The EU Parliament unanimously approved the AI Act intended to ensure the responsible development of ethical AI systems.

June 13, 2023

Dutch privacy watchdog asks ChatGPT for “clarification” on data

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has expressed its concern regarding the manner in which open-source Artificial Intelligence (AI) company, OpenAI, is handling personal data.

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June 10, 2023

UK to remove Chinese-made surveillance equipment from sensitive government sites

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has unveiled sweeping measures to safeguard the nation’s security.

May 31, 2023

Britain to crack down on unauthorised AI data collection

ICO is taking steps to ensure that data protection laws are upheld when using AI.

May 22, 2023

Message-scanning not incompatible with fundamental rights, Commission says

In response to rising criticism, the European Commission issued a non-paper to defend its proposal to combat CSAM.

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May 19, 2023

Majority of EU countries support scanning of audio communications

Ddocument reveals that the majority of the EU countries are in favor of expanding the scanning of private messages to audio communications for detecting CSAM.