Australia introduced the first group of proposed amendments to the Privacy Act. The initial reform package includes proposals for civil penalties, additional enforcement tools and the Children's Online Privacy Code. IAPP Staff Writer Lexie White reports on the details of the proposals and when the second group of proposed amendments could materialize.Full story
Ireland's Data Protection Commission launched a cross-border investigation into Google's AI training practices. The statutory inquiry is focused on the data protection impact assessments prior to Google processing EU and European Economic Area citizens' personal data while training its foundational AI system, Pathways Language Model 2.
Israel's Privacy Protection Authority issued guidance on the responsibilities the board of directors have in ensuring a corporation follows privacy laws. The PPA said boards should at least discuss database definitions and determine the actions needed after a risk survey or periodic audits.Full story
The Digital Advertising Alliance published guidelines for implementing the AdChoices icon and Ad Marker in connected TVs.
France's data protection authority, the Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés, added a collaborative tool as part of the list of measures needed to make a service complaint under the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The MonServiceSécurisé tool helps secure digital public services to boost cybersecurity protections.Full story
The European Commission is planning to draft legislation governing standard contractual clauses to apply to third countries when the data being transferred is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The Commission anticipates opening a public consultation on the legislation during the fourth quarter of 2024.
Ford is seeking to patent technology that would serve vehicle occupants targeted advertisements based on their in-car conversations, The Record reports. According to the patent application, ads would also be targeted based on the vehicle's location history. Full story
France's data protection authority, the Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés, imposed a 800,000 euro fine on Cegedim Santé for allegedly transferring health data without authorization to clients who use it to conduct health care studies. The investigation found the data was only pseudonymous, not anonymized.Full story
The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Crime Agency to work together on cybersecurity. The work is meant to help institutions across the country build better resilience and protect themselves from data theft and ransom claims.Full story
CTV News reports on the legality of employee monitoring when they are working from home in Canada. The article also explores how return-to-work policies and employee surveillance interact.Full story