The Privacy Explorer | Week 26
Welcome to the privacy news recap for week 26 of 2024!
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Tennis Players Raise Privacy Concerns Over ATP’s New Wearable Policy
The ATP Tour’s approval of in-competition wearables for performance analytics has sparked concerns among players. Novak Djokovic and Vasek Pospisil criticized the decision to collect and store data via the ATP’s Tennis IQ program, questioning the lack of autonomy for players over their data. Pospisil’s concerns highlight issues of data control, monetization, and player independence. The new policy takes effect from July 15. ATP seems unaware that GDPR applies to it, and that there is regulator guidance on collecting performance data from athletes.
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FTC Bans Avast from Selling Web Data and Fines $16.5 Million
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order against Avast Limited, banning the company from selling or licensing web browsing data for advertising. This decision follows allegations that Avast, through its subsidiary Jumpshot, sold consumer browsing data without proper notice or consent, despite claims of protecting privacy. Avast is required to pay $16.5 million, which will go towards consumer redress. The FTC also mandates Avast to delete collected data, notify affected consumers, and implement a comprehensive privacy program.
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EDPS and AEPD Insights into Challenges of Neurodata Processing for Privacy and Data Protection
On 27 June 2024, the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) published a joint report on neurodata processing. Neurodata, defined as information gathered from the brain and nervous system, includes brain activity, structure, and function data. The report warns of significant privacy risks, especially with the rise of neurotechnologies in marketing and entertainment. It proposes the creation of new “neurorights” and emphasizes stringent data protection principles, including proportionality and transparency, to address the invasive nature of neurodata.
EDPB publishes report on data protection risks of AI for Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
On 27 June 2024, the EDPB published the results of a project under the Support Pool of Experts program, assessing data protection risks associated with AI-powered Optical Character Recognition (OCR). Conducted by external expert Isabel Barbera and completed in September 2023, the report identifies significant privacy risks in OCR technology, such as data breaches, unlawful data storage, and the unlawful handling of sensitive information. The findings emphasize the need for robust safeguards and strict compliance with data protection regulations to mitigate these risks effectively