technology

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May 17, 2023

Italian DPA Fines Digital Marketing Company Over Use of Dark Patterns

Italian DPA fined a marketing agency for use of ‘dark patterns’ on their website.

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May 17, 2023

EU lawyers say plan to scan private messages for child abuse may be unlawful

As the EU considers a new law requiring screening of encrypted messages for child abuse content, internal legal advice has raised doubts about its lawfulness.

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May 10, 2023

MEPs to vote on proposed ban on ‘Big Brother’ AI facial recognition on streets

European Parliament will vote on a proposed amendment to Article 5 of the Artificial Intelligence Act, which seeks to bar the use of live facial recognition technology on public streets.

May 2, 2023

Italy restores ChatGPT after OpenAI responds to regulator

The ChatGPT chatbot is once again operational in Italy.

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April 25, 2023

German Supervisory Authorities Publish Opinion on Subscription Websites

German DPAs issued an opinion concerning websites that offer visitors options to access a free version which tracks user behavior or a paid version without monitoring.

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April 17, 2023

AI Act: EU Parliament walking fine line on banned practices

European Parliament held a political meeting whereby they concluded the discussion on several essential aspects of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Regulation.

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April 17, 2023

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.

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April 17, 2023

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).

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April 14, 2023

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.

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April 14, 2023

The Italian Data Protection Agency gives OpenAI a chance to avoid being banned

Italian DPA may lift ChatGPT ban if the requirements are met.

April 14, 2023

European data regulators set up ChatGPT taskforce

EDPB has created a task force in order to facilitate collaboration and information sharing between EU regulators.

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April 12, 2023

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.

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