Andreea Lisievici

Austria’s DSB Publishes Information on the relationship between the GDPR and the EU AI Act for controllers

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The Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB) issued guidelines on the relationship between the GDPR and the new EU AI Act, formally adopted on 21 May 2024. The DSB emphasized that the GDPR remains applicable when personal data is processed by AI systems. The guidelines, one aimed at private controllers and another aimed at public controllers, stress the importance of legal bases under Articles 6(1) and 9(2) of the GDPR for processing personal data.

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Consent or Pay

German Court Decision Contrasts with EDPB Stance: Regensburg Court Validates Meta’s “Consent or Pay”

Consent, Consent or Pay, EDPB, EU law, GDPR |

Remember the EDPB draft opinion on Meta’s “consent or pay”? If not, read here my summary. Well that one was published on 17 April, but I came across a court decision from 15 April, in Germany, also on “consent or pay”. Spoiler alert: the arguments don’t totally match, and the conclusion is entirely different! Here’s

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Joanna Maciejewska's quote

AI Should Liberate Us, Not Replace Us

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Discover the critical perspective on Zoom CEO Eric Yuan’s proposal to use AI-driven “digital twins” for meetings and decision-making. Explore the ethical concerns and implications of delegating significant human interactions to AI clones. Understand why the essence of human experience and decision-making should not be compromised by technology. Learn why AI should enhance our lives by handling mundane tasks, allowing us to focus on our passions and purposes. Read more about the potential risks and the future of AI in professional settings.

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The Privacy Explorer #21

The Privacy Explorer | Week 21 | AI special Edition

The Privacy Explorer |

This special edition of The Privacy Explorer is all about AI developments from just ONE WEEK in May 2024. Yes, you read that right. Buckle up and dive into the most exciting AI news of the year! 🚀✨

Highlights:

🤖🇪🇺 EU AI Act Approved: Game-changing rules for AI across Europe. Get the scoop on what’s in store!

🤖🇺🇸 Colorado’s AI Consumer Protection Bill: New law to keep AI fair and transparent. Effective February 2026!

📈 Genpact Report: Where does your company stand in the AI race? Find out with Genpact’s four-level maturity model.

🛡️ AI Safety Pledge: Major tech giants commit to pausing risky AI developments. Big news for AI governance!

🤝 Global AI Safety Commitment: 27 countries join forces to tackle severe AI risks. A huge step for global AI standards!

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