Sweden's data protection authority, the Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten, placed two online databases under supervision to further examine data protection allegations around their publishing criminal records information. The agency said it received several complaints about the practice and cited a recent decision from the Supreme Court regarding the legality of large publications of criminal convictions.Full story
France's data protection authority, the Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés, published recommendations on how to use multifactor authentication for better data protection. The agency noted any authenticators must also comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation, specifically with requirements around legal basis, data minimization and retention periods.Full story
The Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information released its 2024 Data Protection Activity Report highlighting the DPA's enforcement actions, including 20 administrative fines totaling more than 1.2 million euros. The report shows increases in data protection complaints and fines, while the HmbBfDI continues to promote "moving forward with data protection-friendly AI."Full story
Members of the U.S. House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection called on the the White House to avoid Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency layoffs to allow the agency to expand its responsibilities, CyberScoop reports. Rep.
New U.S. tariffs on imported goods announced 2 April could impact the technology sector, including e-commerce organizations, Wired reports. However, some companies could see a boost in services, including businesses using AI technology to help organizations navigate organizational decision-making.Full story
The Washington Post reports on the options being considered to allow ByteDance's TikTok to continue operating in the U.S., including one that would allow it to maintain control of its powerful algorithm. The app's data collection practices and subsequent national security concerns are at the heart of a law banning its operation in the U.S. without divestment from its China-based parent company.Full story
California state lawmakers alleged the California Privacy Protection Agency is overstepping its statutory authority with its draft automated decision-making technology and AI regulations.
The European AI Office launched a survey to all organizations to learn about their AI literacy practices. The survey follows an AI Pact webinar on AI literacy, which produced more than 20 literacy practices that will be maintained by the AI Office in a living repository.
Meta's Head of AI Research Joelle Pineau announced she will leave the company in May after working with Meta’s Fundamental AI Research group for eight years, The Wall Street Journal reports. Pineau said, "as the world undergoes significant change, as the race for AI accelerates, and as Meta prepares for its next chapter, it is time to create space for others to pursue the work."Full story
The Council of the European Union and European Parliament are negotiating a potential parallel vote 8 April to end an impasse between the two bodies on the appointment of the next European Data Protection Supervisor, Euractiv reports. The council and Parliament are attempting to resolve a deadlock between former EDPS Wojciech Wiewiórowski and European Commission Head of International Data Flows and Protections Bruno Gencarelli.