A view from Brussels: Data protection, law enforcement balance remains top EDPS challenge
The European Data Protection Supervisor held a summit 20 June to mark its 20th anniversary.
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TikTok details efforts to avoid law forcing its sale
TikTok said the U.S. Congress did not consider the constitutionality of a bill forcing its sale to a non-Chinese owner or else face a ban in the U.S. during legal arguments in its lawsuit blocking the provision, The New York Times reports. The company released documents detailing its efforts to find a compromise with the White House prior to the bill's signing.Full story
Kenya's DPA warns against posting personal information on social media
Kenya's Office of the Data Protection Commissioner is urging citizens to refrain from posting personal information, including addresses and phone numbers, on social media platforms, Kenyans.co.ke reports.
Concerns remain over employee monitoring technology use in Nigeria
Employers and employees have persisting concerns about the use of employee surveillance technology in Nigeria, Techpoint reports. Employers are using tools to monitor keystrokes, screens and activity to ensure employees are being productive. Some employees feel the technology is invasive and may violate their right to privacy.Full story
Norway's data protection board rules DPA cannot impose daily fines in cross-border cases
Norway's data protection board, Personvernnemnda, ruled in favor of Meta's appeal of daily fines imposed by Norway's data protection authority, Datatilsynet, for ongoing use of behavioral advertising. The ruling allowed Datatilsynet to uphold its ban on behavioral advertising, however, Personvernnemnda's decision means that daily fines may not be levied by the DPA in cross-border cases.
IBM and Amazon Web Services collaborate for AI governance framework
IBM announced its collaboration with Amazon Web Services focusing on artificial intelligence governance, compliance and risk management. The partnership aims to enhance "the capabilities of both organizations and serves as a model for integrating responsible AI practices into business operations."Full story
Nova Scotia privacy commissioner says more staff, support needed
The Nova Scotia Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner said a lack of support for more staff from the provincial government hurts its ability to carry out its duties, CBC News reports. The OIPC said it had a backlog of 700 files earlier this year.Full story
Responsible AI management: Evolving practice, growing value
Public and legal pressures are pushing businesses to increasingly adopt responsible artificial intelligence management to ensure ethical use of AI. Researchers from the Ohio State University Program on Data and Governance worked with the IAPP to conduct a survey exploring RAIM practices across various industries.
Mobile game developer settles CCPA, COPPA claims for $500K
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto announced a USD500,000 settlement and corrective measures with a mobile game developer to resolve claims the company violated the California Consumer Privacy Act and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. Tilting Point Media allegedly collected and shared children's data without parental consent.
Texas attorney general alleges data broker registration violations
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton notified more than 100 companies regarding their lack of registration as data brokers under the state's Data Broker Law. Companies that buy, sell and trade data needed to register by 1 March or face a penalty.