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.
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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
Stakeholders urge India to prioritize AI regulation, DPDPA rules
Technology practitioners said new leadership in India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology should prioritize artificial intelligence regulation and enforcement of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act rules, The Economic Times reports.
New York passes children's privacy, social media bills
Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-N.Y., lauded the New York Legislature's passage of two laws aimed at protecting children online. The Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation for Kids Act will restrict social media companies from sending notifications and tailored algorithms to children under age 18 without parental consent.
CNIL opens consultation on AI issues
France's data protection authority, the Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés, opened a public consultation on the development of artificial intelligence systems. The CNIL seeks comment on seven policies related to development of AI, dissemination of open-source models, web scraping and more. The regulator also published a questionnaire on how the EU General Data Protection Regulation applies to AI models. Public comments are due 1 Sept.
FCC authorizes cybersecurity pilot program for schools
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission approved a pilot program that will grant USD200 million to schools and libraries to improve cybersecurity efforts, SC Magazine reports. The program aims to ensure educational organizations have the means to prevent ransomware attacks and protect students' sensitive data.Full story
Philippines' NPC reports on recent data breaches
The Philippines' National Privacy Commission offered updates regarding recent data beach notifications it is investigating, including two from Robinsons Land and Toyota along with six from the Philippine National Police. It reminded companies and those who process data they must notify affected subjects within 72 hours of the breach being discovered.Full story
Hamburg DPA discusses employment data protections
The Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information published a position paper on the current employment data protection landscape and how it fits into overall data protection regulations. The paper reflects on recent court decisions around employee data in Germany, with a focus on protections for people seeking jobs.Full story
LinkedIn removes targeted advertising tool
LinkedIn removed its targeted advertising tool to comply with the EU Digital Services Act provisions prohibiting companies from using sensitive personal data for advertising purposes, Reuters reports.