The future of global data flows in an uncertain world
The current global friction complicating cross-border data transfers has increased in recent years, with data protection, economic sovereignty and national security being key catalysts.
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FTC warns over potential consumer harms being accelerated with AI
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission's Office of Technology and the Division of Advertising Practices detailed how certain applications of AI systems have increased the risks of consumer harms. FTC staff noted consumers are now often consciously and unconsciously interacting with AI, including customer service chatbots, educations tools and algorithmic recommendation systems on their social media feeds.
India's IT minister says draft DPDPA rules 'empower' citizens
In an op-ed in the Hindustan Times, India's Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw wrote draft rules to operationalize the Digital Personal Data Protection Act are intended to "empower citizens with rights such as informed consent, data erasure, and the ability to appoint digital nominees." Vaishnaw said the rules are "designed with simplicity and clarity, ensuring that every Indian, regardless of their technical know-how, can understand and exercise their rights."
Qatar Central Bank warns against sharing information online
Qatar Central Bank indicated individuals should not share personally identifiable information on social platforms, ZAWYA reports. The QCB said, "your data is your responsibility, keep your information private and protect yourself from risks" by avoiding sharing account or credit card information online.Full story
Latvia's DVI releases guidance on large-scale surveillance
Latvia's Data State Inspectorate released guidance to help organizations determine if their use of surveillance tools is considered large-scale. The DVI said organizations must assess surveillance use to ensure it serves a legal purpose and is monitored by an appointed data protection officer.Full story
Outgoing FCC chair looks back on digital regulatory initiatives
CyberScoop interviewed outgoing U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel about key moments in her tenure, including those around cybersecurity, privacy and AI, and the challenges that lie ahead for the telecommunications industry. She called for minimum cybersecurity standards for communication networks and disclosures around AI-generated content.Full story
DHS releases biometric use report
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released a review of how it and the Department of Justice use biometric technologies. The report examines four modalities, including those involving face recognition, fingerprints, iris scans and DNA.
ICO urges startups to think about privacy in new year
The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office reminded startups to build data protection into their ventures prior to starting them ahead of the new tax year.
India publishes draft DPDPA rules, public consultation launched
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology released Digital Personal Data Protection Act draft regulations for public comment, The 420 reports. The long-awaited draft rules, recently agreed to at the ministerial level, cover specific requirements around the role of data fiduciaries, consent manager registration, the protection of children's personal data and more. The public consultation is open through 18 Feb.
A view from DC: Ready for new US restrictions on nearly all foreign access to personal data?
IAPP Managing Director, Washington, D.C., Cobun Zweifel-Keegan, CIPP/US, CIPM, offers his take on the latest privacy and AI governance developments in the nation's capital and around the U.S. This week, he examines the potential implications stemming from the Department of Justice's final rule on transfers of sensitive personal data to countries of concern.Full story