The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office published results of a study exploring the data controller ecosystem. The quantitative study collected the demographic characteristics of controllers, the kind of technology they use in their jobs and their view of the ICO and data protection generally. The agency said the survey helps inform its activities for the coming years.Full story
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology launched its Human-Centered Cybersecurity Community of Interest that focuses on the "social, organizational, and technological influences" of people's understanding of cybersecurity. The COI will allow researchers to discuss human-focused initiatives and prioritize issues surrounding people's interactions with cybersecurity. Full story
Law firm Hogan Lovells announced it launched its Artificial Intelligence Act Applicability and Compliance tools for organizations to ensure it is taking steps to comply with the EU AI Act. The services include an AI assessment and compliance tool to evaluate "potential risks and obligations associated with the use of the AI system."Full story
Ireland's Data Protection Commission announced the Irish High Court proceedings against the social platform X related to personal data privacy concerns for the training of its artificial intelligence model, Grok, have been withdrawn. The DPC said the case against X was terminated due to the commitments the company made to the agency 8 Aug.
The California Privacy Protection Agency released an enforcement advisory concerning dark patterns.
Brazil's data protection authority, the Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados, issued its International Data Transfer Regulation in August.
The European Consumer Organisation released a paper laying out instances where it believes Big Tech companies have not complied with the EU Digital Markets Act since it took effect earlier this year. The group argues those lapses will have negative effects on consumers and the market unless corrected.Full story
University of Bonn Data Law and Technology Professor Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider began her term as Germany's Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information. During her term, Specht-Riemenschneider said she will focus on security efforts while supporting safe artificial intelligence innovation to "enable a trustworthy and fundamental rights-oriented AI landscape."Full story
Idex Biometrics Chief Technology Officer Anthony Eaton wrote for Biometric Update on how biometric authentication methods or behavioral biometrics could advance cybersecurity by creating a personalized authentication to protect personal data.
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority released guidelines on how to determine when personal data needs to be destroyed, anonymized or given a pseudonym under the Personal Data Protection Law. It also gives examples of how to do so and advises readers to refer to the PDPL when considering compliance.Full story