Andreea Lisievici

Polish DPA Publishes Guide On Protecting Children’s Privacy Online

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On 8 July 2024, the Polish Data Protection Authority (UODO) and the Orange Foundation released a guide to help institutions and adults protect children’s privacy online. The guide highlights the dangers of sharing children’s images, such as cyberbullying, identity theft, and pedophilia. It emphasizes the ethical and legal responsibilities of adults in handling children’s images and offers practical advice on obtaining consent and mitigating risks. The guide aims to raise awareness and promote safer practices in the digital age.

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Regulatory Mapping on AI in Latin America

AI, Latam |

Access Now has published the “Regulatory Mapping on Artificial Intelligence in Latin America,” a comprehensive report outlining AI governance across the region. This report, developed with TrustLaw’s pro bono legal network and supported by the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, provides an in-depth analysis of AI definitions, soft law instruments, national strategies, and draft legislation in countries like Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico. It emphasizes human rights, transparency, and the need for region-specific AI policies, aiming to guide public policymakers towards effective AI regulation while promoting technical development and ethical standards.

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Singapore’s PDPC Issues Guide on Synthetic Data Generation

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On 15 July 2024, the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) of Singapore released a guide on generating synthetic data, emphasizing privacy-enhancing technologies. The guide outlines the benefits and applications of synthetic data, such as improving AI model training, data sharing, and software testing, while highlighting the importance of mitigating re-identification risks. It includes practical recommendations and case studies demonstrating synthetic data’s effectiveness in various sectors, including finance and healthcare.

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Open Rights Group Complains to ICO About Meta’s AI Data Use

AI, Enforcement, Meta |

The Open Rights Group (ORG) has filed a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) against Meta’s plans to use user data from Facebook and Instagram to develop AI, claiming “legitimate interests” as the legal basis. ORG argues that Meta’s approach violates UK GDPR by failing to guarantee users’ right to object and not providing clear, specific purposes for the data use. Despite Meta pausing these plans on 14 June after a GDPR complaint by noyb, ORG insists on a binding decision to protect the data of over 50 million UK residents.

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Baden Wurtemberg DPA published a navigator for AI & data protection guidance (ONKIDA)

AI, EU law, GDPR |

The LfDI Baden-Württemberg has published the ‘Orientation Aids Navigator AI & Data Protection’ (ONKIDA) on 19 July 2024. This tool helps organize and provide quick access to key regulatory documents on artificial intelligence and data protection, making it easier for authorities and companies to navigate GDPR compliance. ONKIDA includes a matrix that links central data protection requirements with guidance from various supervisory authorities, facilitating the understanding and application of these regulations in AI contexts.

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