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IAB survey explores US state comprehensive privacy law impressions
The Interactive Advertising Bureau released a survey that found the industry would prefer a comprehensive U.S. privacy law rather than a patchwork from states. Other key takeaways from respondents across the advertising technology ecosystem were the challenges around defining sensitive personal data and data clean room capabilities. Full story
South Korea approves PIPA amendment requiring domestic representation
South Korea's National Assembly passed an amendment to the Personal Information Protection Act concerning appointment of "domestic agents" by foreign entities. The amendment requires foreign data processors to establish domestic supervision of processing activities and have those agents register in country.Full story
Finland's DPA launches investigation into university's data transfer to Chinese biotech firm
Finland's Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman launched an investigation into the University of Helsinki's data protection safeguards after reviewing data transfers of biometric research data to Chinese biotechnology company BGI Group.
EDPB releases report highlighting 2024 SPE projects
The European Data Protection Board released its report detailing the Support Pool of Experts external experts projects in 2024, including its work to assess AI systems' bias and processing of personal data. The SPE will continue its efforts in 2025, with projects focusing on the right of access, and a bootcamp to examine best practices for mobile app auditing.Full story
Amazon to remove Echo voice sharing opt-out
Amazon will no longer allow Echo users to opt out of sharing their voice recordings, USA Today reports. The company will now launch a feature that processes recordings in the company's cloud before being deleted.
Google acquires cybersecurity company for $32B
Google acquired cybersecurity company Wiz for USD32 billion to strengthen Google's cloud computing efforts and provide security to AI companies, The Wall Street Journal reports.
New ICO regulatory commitments aim to support economic progress
The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office agreed to new commitments under the U.K. government's growth agenda that aim to balance data protection and consumer trust with economic growth and investment. The raft of measures include piloting a data protection sandbox regime, advertising technology regulatory reviews, updated guides for AI and international data transfers, and more. IAPP News Editor Joe Duball reports on the ICO's new measures.Full story
Exploring the current landscape around EU data portability
Tech Policy Press Fellow Megan Kirkwood examined how data portability interacts with the EU's data protection and digital market laws. Kirkwood dissected how the EU Digital Markets Act works to improve portability and whether portability can help drive competition in the EU digital ecosystem.Full story
European Commission opens consultation on Cyber Resilience Act implementing regulation
The European Commission opened a public comment period on the Cyber Resilience Act's implementing regulation that runs until 15 April. The regulation would require the Commission to identify the technical description of categories of critical products containing certain digital features.