SEC launches new cybercrime unit
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission launched a new unit focused on preventing cybercrime and protecting retailers from takeovers. Meanwhile, the U.S.
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Apple to remove Advanced Data Protection tool in UK
Apple announced plans to remove its encryption tool for U.K. users after the government demanded access to user data, BBC News reports. Apple's Advanced Data Protection allows users to load data into iCloud using end-to-end encryption. "As we have said many times before, we have never built a backdoor or master key to any of our products, and we never will," Apple said in a statement.Full story
Japan publishes guidance on contractual use of AI
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry released a checklist for organizations on contractual practices when developing and deploying AI technology. The checklist aims to ensure companies assess potential risks associated with AI while protecting its data during AI agreements.Full story
Connecticut reintroduces AI regulation
A bill looking to place requirements on AI systems has been reintroduced to the Connecticut General Assembly following shortcomings and governor objections to a similar bill in 2024. Also introduced is an amendment to the state's comprehensive consumer data privacy law aimed at improving provisions for data minimization, children's data and biometric data.
Surveillance pricing could be limited under US state bills
The Washington Post reports on several U.S. states considering legislation to limit companies from charging customers based on their personal data. The practice, so-called "surveillance pricing," was under scrutiny by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission during the Biden administration but has since been dropped.Full story
CPPA fines data broker for alleged Delete Act violations
The California Privacy Protection Agency fined data broker Jerico Pictures USD46,000 for not meeting data broker registration requirements under the Delete Act. CPPA Deputy Director of Enforcement Michael Macko said the agency will continue its efforts to enforce the Delete Act and "use all available tools, including litigation, to make sure that data brokers aren't operating in the dark."Full story
IAB Australia CEO says regulators should focus on promoting security for consumers
IAB Australia CEO Gai Le Roy said regulators should work to limit data breaches and educate consumers about protecting their data to strengthen the digital economy, MediaWeek reports. Le Roy said the more regulators and agencies can "do to limit breaches, to have privacy-enhancing technology in terms of data, the better it will be for all of us."Full story
25 leaders, 25 moments at 25 years: Ann Cavoukian
As part of its 25th anniversary, the IAPP will celebrate 25 trailblazing innovators and 25 defining moments in the last quarter century that helped establish the privacy and digital governance profession. This week, we highlight Ann Cavoukian's contributions to the privacy profession through her groundbreaking introduction of the privacy-by-design concept.Full story
A view from Brussels: European tech industry poses diagnosis, discusses remedies
IAPP Managing Director, Europe, Isabelle Roccia, CIPP/E, shares details from a DigitalEurope conference attended by members of the tech industry, including Director-General of DG Connect Robert Viola's statement that there will be "no new regulation coming from DG Connect in the next five years." Roccia said, "DG Connect is the digital policy arm of the European Commission, so such a statement in a room full of policy wonks was met with a mix of surprised gasps and doubtful smiles." However, it is in line with the European Commission's work program for 2025.
The EU Digital Services Act: Ready to meet reporting obligations?
The EU Digital Services Act's reporting obligation for intermediary services officially enters into force this year, Prighter Partner Andreas Mätzler, CIPP/E, CIPM, FIP, and Privacy Professional Katharina Jokic write.