The IAPP will host a LinkedIn Live 18 March with IAPP Cybersecurity Law Center Managing Director Jim Dempsey and The Chertoff Group Senior Advisor Daniel Sutherland, CIPP/G, discussing the formation of new U.S. cybersecurity policies in the face of potential technological and geopolitical risks.Full story
Apple is filing an appeal to the U.K. Investigatory Powers Tribunal following the demand by the government to provide access to end-to-end encrypted iCloud data stored using its Advanced Data Protection tool, BBC News reports. The tribunal has the power to investigate claims against security services. Recently, Apple opted to remove the ADP tool for use in the U.K. rather than comply with the government's demand.Full story
Sweden's data protection authority, the Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten, published an FAQ regarding transfers of personal data to the U.S. Questions focus on the state of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework in light of recent political developments in the U.S., such as the White House removing Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board's Democrats. The IMY's FAQ follows similar guidance issued by Norway's DPA, Datatilsynet.
German Member of European Parliament Axel Voss and NOYB Honorary Chair Max Schrems proposed a three-part revision to the EU General Data Protection Regulation, Euractiv reports. Under the proposal, the GDPR's legal burden would be adjusted to the size of the company, similar to how the Digital Service Act applies higher scrutiny to very large online platforms.
The European Data Protection Board launched the Coordinated Enforcement Framework for 2025 focusing on the EU General Data Protection Regulation's right to be forgotten. The 32 data protection authorities across the EU will participate with formal investigations or launch fact-finding probes into entities across various economic sectors.
Cybersecurity company Human's Satori Threat Intelligence and Research Team found approximately 1 million Android devices, including TV streaming devices, contain malware that could compromise users' sensitive personal information, Wired reports. Google partnered with Human on the research to expand the company's knowledge of malicious threats and block accounts associated with advertising scams.Full story
The BBB National Programs' Children's Advertising Review Unit said it successfully worked with language app Buddy AI to bring its generative AI system into compliance with the U.S. Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. The CARU indicated Buddy AI amended practices that previously did not clearly disclose what personal information was collected and did not obtain parental consent for collection.Full story
The U.K. AI Security Institute launched its first round of grants for researchers looking to protect critical systems, prevent AI misuse, ensure human oversight of systems and improve public confidence in the technology.
A new institute will help coordinate the Canadian government's use of AI with the aim to make systems safe and secure, provide trainings and promote trust.
The Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union scrapped a provision of the child sexual abuse material law allowing law enforcement to look through people's private messages for violations, Euractiv reports. The revised text would make permanent a part of the ePrivacy rules and only allow companies to detect the material under certain conditions.Full story