Belgium's DPA to introduce new breach notification portal
Belgium's Data Protection Authority announced it will launch a new platform for organizations to file data breach notifications and manage procedures through a portal.
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CNIL announces consultation on its credit reporting framework
France's data protection authority, the Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés, is opening a public consultation on its drafted credit reporting guidelines that aim to ensure organizations providing loans to individuals are securely processing applicants' information. Stakeholders will have until 18 July to provide feedback on the proposed guidelines.Full story
CAC unveils measures for national ID authentication system
The Cyberspace Administration of China and five other departments released joint measures for the implementation of the country's national identity authentication network, which will take effect 15 July. The measures are broken down into 16 components detailing how the service is used, how it applies to minors and considerations for data protection and security.Full story
Netherlands' AP publishes initial vision on generative AI oversight
The Netherlands' data protection authority, the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, released initial views on how it will manage development and deployment of generative AI. The AP indicated the vision will aim to outline AI use cases, address trends and offer a legal interpretation, all through a data protection lens. Organizations are encouraged to provide feedback on the document.Full story
Assessing the potential impact of lawsuits against tech companies
A report by vpnMentor looked into the potential impact of consumer class-action lawsuits against technology companies to assess if they are able to hold companies accountable. The report claimed despite "large payouts, the majority of these companies continue to be riddled by legal challenges, suggesting that settlements may function more as damage control than deterrents."Full story
Global agencies release joint best practices on AI data security
Federal agencies from Australia, New Zealand, the U.K. and the U.S. published joint recommendations for AI systems' data security.
25 leaders, 25 moments at 25 years: The Brussels effect
As part of its 25th anniversary, the IAPP celebrates 25 trailblazing innovators and 25 defining moments in the last quarter century that helped establish the privacy and digital governance profession. This week, we examine the EU's global regulatory footprint, also known as "the Brussels effect," and how it has impacted jurisdictional law and those required to comply with them.Full story
Proposed moratorium on state-level AI regulation heads to US Senate
The U.S. House advanced a reconciliation bill to the Senate that maintained a proposed 10-year ban on enactment and enforcement of state-level AI regulation. IAPP Staff Writer Caitlin Andrews reports on the debate around the moratorium and how it may fare in the Senate.Full story
US court orders PCLOB Democrats to be reinstated
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled the White House's expulsion of Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board Democrats is unlawful and ordered their immediate reinstatement, The New York Times reports.
Ireland's DPC details oversight of Meta's AI endeavors
Ireland's Data Protection Commission outlined the steps it has taken to ensure Meta's AI training practice complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The DPC detailed all communications regarding its ongoing monitoring, including an explanation of recommended improvements Meta has adopted.