FRA calls for additional resources for EU DPAs
A report from the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights suggests EU data protection authorities need additional resources in order to enforce the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
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The current landscape around Global CBPRs
Information Accountability Foundation Senior Foundation Strategist Steve Wood shared the insights he gleaned from the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules Forum's May meeting. Wood explained the meeting came with emphasis on CBPR participation, the need to "demystify" the perception of CBPRs and how the framework allows for "building trust through collaboration."Full story
Canada's OPC launches consultation for age verification systems
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada is calling for public feedback on the privacy implications of age verification systems. The OPC intends to use the input to create guidance on how systems should be designed to protect personal data. The comment deadline is 10 Sept.Full story
Hong Kong's PCPD releases AI management framework
Hong Kong's Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data released a framework for the protection of personal data in relation to artificial intelligence governance. The recommendations and best practices are meant to help establish an AI strategy, conduct risk assessment and oversight, and create custom models and management systems.
Tech associations urge 'full preemption' in proposed APRA
Roll Call reports 22 members of the technology coalition United for Privacy signed on to a letter urging the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce to ensure the proposed American Privacy Rights Act contains full federal preemption.
Apple outlines privacy, governance principles for on-device AI system
Apple opened up about its approach to generative artificial intelligence following introduction of its on-device AI system, Apple Intelligence, at the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference. The company outlined its core AI principles, which include predeployment risk mitigation and privacy-preserving practices.
Privacy implications of neurotechnology, biometric data sharing
There's U.S. state-level regulatory attention developing around neural data rights. Colorado amended its comprehensive privacy law to include coverage of neural data while Minnesota considered a standalone proposal the last two years.
US Supreme Court to hear Facebook investors' privacy class-action suit
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Facebook shareholders' class-action lawsuit claiming the company did not inform investors on how user data was shared, Reuters reports.
At CPS 2024: OPC announces probe into genetic testing company
Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne used his opening keynote address at the IAPP Canada Privacy Symposium 2024 to announce his office was launching an investigation with the U.K. Information Commissioner's Office into the October 2023 breach of genetic testing company 23andMe. Dufresne also provided general updates into other ongoing OPC investigations while sharing his perspective on the work ahead toward the OPC's 2024-2027 strategic plan.
Privacy implications of the growing connected vehicles industry
The growing promise and opportunity around connected vehicles comes with an increase in undisclosed privacy risks. University of Ottawa Centre for Law, Technology and Society Fellow Clara Mustata offers a comprehensive outline of the data practices associated with the connected vehicles landscape in Canada along with the privacy considerations automakers and consumers should consider, including data minimization, data breach preparedness and more.Full story