Denmark's data protection authority, Datatilsynet, updated its catalog of security standards to include information on security software testing. The guidance aims to provide clarity on EU General Data Protection Regulation standards for security software to ensure vulnerabilities are identified and resolved to reduce privacy risks.Full story
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario released its 2023 annual report.
Canada Minister of Health Mark Holland introduced legislation concerning personal health information to the House of Commons of Canada, The Globe and Mail reports. The proposal seeks to bring interoperability to Canada's federal and provincial health data exchanges while ensuring secure access for patients and health care providers.Full story
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada delivered its 2023-24 annual report to Parliament. The report outlines the OPC's priorities for the next three years, which include promoting impactful privacy practices, addressing how technological advances will affect privacy and pushing for improved children's privacy.
Leading regulatory figures from the EU, the U.K. and the U.S. engaged in a discussion at the IAPP AI Governance Global 2024 covering the future of global safety cooperation as major artificial intelligence frameworks play out. IAPP Staff Writer Caitlin Andrews reports on the views expressed on who should take the lead on AI governance within entities and how stakeholders can bring their experience to the table. Full story
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development Managing Counsel Michael Cole, AIGP, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, FIP, PLS, analyzed how federated learning technology can be applied to personal data protection while promoting safe artificial intelligence innovation.
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner is pursuing a AUD21.5 trillion fine against health insurer Medibank in connection with its 2022 data breach that exposed the sensitive personal data of more than 9 million citizens, ABC News reports. "This is a wakeup call because it really sends the message to companies that this is an issue of corporate responsibility, as well as a legal responsibility," Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind said.
The U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission reached an agreement on pursuing antitrust investigations against Microsoft, OpenAI and Nvidia over their alleged monopolistic roles in the artificial intelligence industry, The New York Times reports. Per the agreement, the DOJ will lead the investigation into Nvidia, while the FTC will head the investigations into OpenAI and Microsoft.Full story
Spain's data protection authority, Agencia Española de Protección de Datos, published a blog post overviewing all of the free tools for data controllers and processors to utilize for complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
AI Now Institute co-founder and Signal President Meredith Whittaker claimed there could be harmful privacy implications as artificial intelligence develops, Axios reports. Due to the high cost of AI model development, "tech companies will inevitably try to pay for them by selling our personal information," Whittaker said. Full story