Norway's government said it is moving forward with a bill that would prohibit social media use for children under age 15. The government is also looking at increasing the age of consent for processing data and removing mobile phones from schools.Full story
Norway's data protection authority, Datatilsynet, said it found six websites' use of tracking pixels allegedly violated the law by illegally sharing visitors' personal data with third parties. The websites ranged from public services for children, an online pharmacy, a health diagnostic service and more.
Singapore's Personal Data Protection Commission published new guidelines on anonymization. The guide is the product of a collaborative effort among Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities Forum and aims to outline basic concepts and practical steps around anonymization practices to protect personal data.Full story
Consumers are often using Google's AI features, such as its search AI overview tool, impacting web traffic to other sites, The Wall Street Journal reports. Sherry Weiss, chief marketing officer at Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal said, as the search engine ecosystem continues to evolve, companies are "focused on ensuring customers come to us directly out of necessity."Full story
Ireland's Data Protection Commission fined the Department of Social Protection 550,000 euros over allegations related to the use of biometric face matching technologies for a public services registration program.
Some EU member states are voicing support for pausing enforcement of the EU AI Act as a critical deadline for general-purpose AI requirements approaches and some key regulatory elements remain unfinished. But policymakers and AI governance professionals are urging companies to avoid dismissing the regulation outright, IAPP Staff Writer Caitlin Andrews reports.Full story
Apple released additional AI features, including translation, health and financial tools, Bloomberg reports. Apple also advanced its collaboration with OpenAI with its visual intelligence tool that allows users to ask ChatGPT about information on their device's screen.Full story
The privacy community was struck by a recent media report detailing Meta's plans to overhaul its risk assessment program, including removing review personnel in favor of AI automation. Meta Vice President of Policy and Deputy Chief Privacy Officer Rob Sherman refuted the reporting on an IAPP LinkedIn Live, indicating humans are "very much in control of the process and driving the process" on risk reviews.
Join the IAPP for a LinkedIn Live 18 June discussing the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules Forum's new Global CBPR and Privacy Recognition for Processors. IAPP Research and Insights Director Joe Jones will speak with Global CBPR Chair and U.S.
European Parliament updated its implementation guide for the AI Act. According to European Parliament's timeline, several key documents need to be generated by the European Commission ahead of the full AI Act entering into full force by 2027, including practical implementation guidelines, codes of conduct for AI systems and the General Purpose AI Code of Practice.Full story