The U.S. Department of Justice's Gender Equality Network is urging the agency to address potential doxxing threats made toward government employees, FedScoop reports. The organization said advanced protections could be needed to protect employees from having their personal information shared online following the U.S. election.Full story
Axios reports on how the U.S. digital policy landscape might take shape following 2024 election results. The presidential election, along with changes of power in U.S. Congress, may signal notable changes to federal approaches to policies on AI and data privacy.Full story
The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office issued approximately 300 recommendations to AI developers and deployers of AI systems for upholding job applicants' rights in hiring processes following an audit of firms. The recommendations include ensuring that a minimal amount of applicants' personal data is processed by the system. Meanwhile, the U.K.
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal by Meta that seeks to dismiss a 2018 securities fraud lawsuit brought by shareholders who alleged the company misled them about the misuse of user data, Reuters reports. In their original lawsuit, the shareholders alleged the company illegally withheld information from investors about the 2015 Cambridge Analytica data breach, in violation of the U.S.
Hong Kong's Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Ada Chung detailed how the country's Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance's data protection requirements should be considered when using AI products. "When customizing and implementing AI solutions, organizations should minimize the amount of personal data involved.
The European Commission is expected to fine Apple for alleged antitrust violations under the EU Digital Markets Act, Bloomberg reports. The company allegedly violated the DMA after it failed to allow app developers to "steer users to cheaper deals and offers outside of the App Store."Full story
France's data protection authority, the Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés, warned the Ministry of the Interior and Overseas Territories and the Ministry of Justice they must strengthen their security measures during the processing of criminal records.
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and Brazil's data protection authority, the Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados, signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on data protection issues. The ANPD characterized the partnership as another step toward "continued regulatory expansion and normative harmonization."Full story
Hackers in China allegedly compromised the audio messages, unencrypted text messages and call logs of U.S. officials, The Wall Street Journal reports. The National Security Council said agencies are working toward "surging support to affected entities and determining the full scope and impact on Americans, companies and the government."Full story
The IAPP Research and Insights Team generated an infographic featuring tips for compliance with privacy and data protection laws. Compiled by the IAPP's Privacy Bar Section Advisory Board, the list of tips is geared toward helping privacy professionals stay on top of compliance with the evolving landscape of global privacy and data protection laws.Full story