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🔍 Found a fascinating article on the history of privacy - who knew it has such a deep-rooted background? Here are some thought-provoking highlights: 🕰️ *1789:* U.S. Constitution - Supreme Court found privacy rights in its amendments. 📜 *1890:* Brandeis' "Right to Privacy" - Argued for protecting personal privacy in legal history. 🕵️ *1917:* Protection of Sealed Mail - Upholding the privacy of sealed correspondence. 📚 *1948:* George Orwell's "1984" - A dystopian reality devoid of privacy. 🌐 *1995:* EU Data Protection Directive - Leading the way in personal data regulations. 🔒 *2018:* GDPR - Revolutionizing data protection and privacy rights in the EU. 🤔 Can you believe how far privacy laws have come over the years? What's your take on the balance between privacy and technological advancements in today's world? Share your thoughts! https://lnkd.in/gw6XSPsv

What to expect from the California Privacy Protection Agency meeting today? Some highlights: Objection to preemptive Federal privacy law: The CPPA will discuss its position on this law, which objects to preemption - this is is also in a letter from Executive Director Soltani and a number of State AGs (https://lnkd.in/erQvhJuX) Discuss California Privacy/AI bills including: (https://lnkd.in/eHRpEzHQ) 🔹 Requiring browsers to honor opt out preference signals (OOPS) (AB 3048) 🔹 Removing the M&A carve out and making data sharing during an asset purchase - a potential sale (AB 1824) 🔹 Adding neural data to the definition of sensitive information (similar to Colorado) (SB 1223). 🔹 Prohibiting a developer from using personal information of an under 16 to train AI without authorization (AB 2877) 🔹 Requiring registration of data digesters (aka "providers" under EU AI Act) and giving AI enforcement authority to the CPPA (AB 3204) 🔹 Imposing requirements re: algorithmic discrimination on developers and deployers (AB 2930) 🔹 Requiring consent for selling or sharing of information of under 18s (AB 1949) [Staff recommended that the agency supports this subject to amendment] (https://lnkd.in/ePDm2uma) 🔹 Data Broker registry regulations (https://lnkd.in/eVqenp-J) (recommend to move to formal rulemaking: https://lnkd.in/eR_hzxJS) 🔹 Amendments to existing regs (https://lnkd.in/ejMng6Jn) #dataprivacy #dataprotection #privacyFOMO #AIFOMO

UK Information Commissioner, John Edwards, met Commissioner Alexander White (Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda) to talk about the highlights of the Global Privacy Assembly 2023 conference that took place last week. A key resolution adopted by the GPA membership focused on achieving high global standards of data protection: https://lnkd.in/eE-DZrwb The two commissioners discussed the new data protection laws coming into force across the Caribbean, and how these GPA resolutions help organisations understand that there are standards that are universal around the world and the importance of consistent approaches. They noted that all jurisdictions, no matter how big or small, face the same issues such the potential risks and benefits of AI, quantum technology, or neurotech, and how it’s important that regulators across the globe support one another. The GPA membership adopted a resolution on the use of AI in employment, which demonstrates that data protection law is a form of AI regulation that addresses areas such as discrimination in employment and the upholding of individual rights. Read the resolution: https://lnkd.in/en3rRcz3 View all the resolutions adopted at the GPA 2023: https://lnkd.in/e3yH99QV #GPA2023

📳 Balancing Innovation and Privacy: The Push for a Federal AI Data Protection Law 🗣 Recent discussions at the Senate AI Insight Forum, led by Chris Lewis of Public Knowledge, have brought to light a critical issue in the artificial intelligence industry: the need for stringent privacy regulations. ➡ The current AI boom is heavily reliant on "commercial data surveillance", allowing a few tech giants to dominate the digital world with their extensive data collection. This has raised significant privacy concerns. 📜 The proposed American Data Privacy and Protection Act aims to address these challenges. It seeks to minimize personal data collection, grant people rights over their data, encourage competition, and integrate vital civil rights protections. Notably, it aims to restrict certain forms of behavioral advertising, a move that has sparked debate within the advertising industry. 👥 Experts from Mozilla and the Center for Democracy & Technology have echoed the need for robust privacy laws. They emphasize that without them, we risk a 'race to the bottom' in terms of privacy standards. 🖋However, the advertising industry argues that AI's reliance on data is essential for its development and application. 🛡The urgency for a federal privacy law is clear. As AI continues to intertwine with our digital lives, the need to safeguard our privacy becomes paramount. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dYsp6eRX Follow Prighter and stay tuned for more updates. #DataPrivacy #Privacy #GlobalPrivacy #Compliance #DataProtection #EURepresentative #UKRepresentative #TurkeyRepresentative #SwissRepresentative #Prighter #AIPrivacy #DigitalRights #TechPolicy #AIInsights

🔹 Can companies without a US presence be enforced against in the US? (yes! and the FTC just did) 🔹 Is the US a beacon of AI innovation or is it overtaking the EU as being a beacon of AI regulation? (h/t Charles Morgan on this enunciation) 🔹 Why are the stakes arguably higher in the US than in the EU for AI developers/providers and deployers right now? 🔹 What is going on with the #patchwork of US privacy laws and what have we been advising clients to do to avoid #patchworkparalysis? 🔹 Why should you be especially tuned in if you process health, children or employee data and how are our clients dealing with these challenges? ....and will the #APRA fulfill dreams of a Federal Privacy Law in the foreseeable future? Join Stine Mangor Tornmark of Openli and me on May 16, 7 am PST; 10 am EST, 16;00 CET - to discuss all this and more! Registration below #dataprivacy #dataprotecton #privacyFOMO #AIFOMO

Dan Hay & Co Law firm International Department's weekly update in the dynamic realms of Privacy, Data Protection, and Artificial Intelligence! 🌐🔐 1. The EU's Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act are reshaping privacy rules, while upcoming regulations like the ePrivacy Regulation and AI Act will further refine protocols. Compliance and adaptation will be crucial for global stakeholders amid heightened enforcement in Europe. 2. FTC Cracks Down on Rite Aid's Biometric Surveillance The Federal Trade Commission has issued a decisive order against Rite Aid, highlighting its commitment to protecting the public from invasive biometric surveillance and data security lapses. This move, including a five-year ban on Rite Aid's use of AI-driven facial recognition, underscores the regulatory body's vigilance in upholding privacy rights. 3. Virginia Advances with "AI Developer Act" Virginia takes a proactive stance in AI regulation with the "AI Developer Act," introduced by Delegate Michelle Lopes Maldonado. This legislative proposal aims to establish a clear framework for AI development and deployment, ensuring ethical considerations and societal impacts are at the forefront of technological advancements. 4. New Privacy Laws Unveiled in New Jersey and New Hampshire The evolving US privacy landscape welcomes New Jersey and New Hampshire as they enact new data privacy legislation. These laws, reflecting the unique privacy concerns of their respective states, contribute to the mosaic of state-level privacy regulations across the United States, underscoring the importance of tailored approaches to privacy legislation. 5. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a big step in updating India's legal system by introducing initiatives like Digital Supreme Court Reports and Digital Courts 2.0. These projects aim to use technology to make court processes simpler and more open. By bringing AI into the courtroom, Modi's leadership is paving the way for a more modern approach to justice in India, showing how important technology is in improving the way the judiciary works. 6. The Biden administration is proposing rules for cloud service providers like Amazon and Microsoft to disclose foreign clients developing AI applications. The draft rule requires revealing names and IP addresses, with companies tasked to collect and report such information. The goal is likely to restrict Chinese access to data centers for AI development due to concerns about national security threats. #ai #PrivacyLaw #AILaw #LegalTech #WeeklyUpdates # Dr. Dan Hay Adiel Klein Rinat Feldman 🚀 https://danhay.co.il/

Not to be missed if you are at the Global Privact Aseembly - CIPL side event with the essential discussion of our times - on accountable AI and AI regulation. And with some of the most prominent practitioners, business leaders and regulators out there. I expect some hard questions, hard answers and solution oriented comments, too! #responsibleAI #dataprivacy #CIPL

There are lot of open questions surrounding the Interplay between the Artificial Intelligence and Data Privacy laws. This podcast aims at covering some of those open questions. The discussion surrounds around the below questions - - As artificial intelligence continues to advance at an unprecedented rate, what do you think are the key challenges that arise in terms of data privacy and protection? - How do data privacy laws currently regulate the collection, storage, and use of personal data in the context of artificial intelligence systems? - With the increasing reliance on AI algorithms to make decisions that affect individuals' lives, how can we ensure transparency and accountability while safeguarding data privacy? - What are some potential risks of data breaches and unauthorized access to personal data in the age of AI, and what measures can organizations take to mitigate these risks? - What role should governments play further in setting and enforcing data privacy regulations for AI technologies? - How do data privacy laws differ across different countries and regions, and what challenges does this pose for global organizations working with AI? Dr. James Q. #dataprivacy #aianddataprivacy #dataprivacylaws #dataprivacyregulations #aiethics #EUartificialintelligencelaws https://lnkd.in/egS3nJqK

Mega privacy fines against companies, new privacy laws and frameworks in various countries, challenges around AI and machine learning – the last few years have shaken the world of consumer privacy considerably. With more changes brewing, it is vital that organizations keep an eye on the developing privacy landscape while evaluating new technologies and consumer data policies. Join the 2024 In-House Forum to stay up-to-date on the latest legislative and regulatory developments in the U.S. and abroad. Our legal experts will share actionable insights on the complexities of international data transfers and the practical implications for organizations managing personal data from multiple countries. Register now for this informative event and earn up to 1.5 CLE credits for viewing it live. https://lnkd.in/dxqUwp6V #CLE #generalcounsel #inhousecounsel #privacylaws