Andreea Lisievici

U.S. Department of State Releases Risk Management Profile for AI and Human Rights

AI |

The U.S. Department of State has published the “Risk Management Profile for Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights” to guide organizations in AI design, development, and deployment with a focus on human rights. This Profile aims to bridge the gap between AI risk management and human rights considerations by integrating principles from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology’s AI Risk Management Framework. It underscores the importance of international human rights in AI governance and provides actionable recommendations for organizations to follow throughout the AI lifecycle to ensure AI systems are used responsibly and ethically.

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Second GDPR Report Highlights Progress and Challenges

EU law, GDPR |

The European Commission released its second report on the application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Since the first report in 2020, the GDPR has significantly impacted individuals and businesses, with the EU introducing numerous initiatives to enhance digital transformation. The report highlights key achievements, including increased enforcement activities and cooperation among data protection authorities. However, it also identifies areas needing improvement, such as supporting SMEs, providing clearer guidance, and achieving consistent GDPR enforcement across the EU. Significant enforcement actions have led to fines totaling around EUR 4.2 billion.

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EU Commission Publishes Biennual Report on Consumer Protection

Consumer protection, EU law |

On 25 July 2024, the European Commission released its biennial report on the actions carried out under the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Regulation. The report highlights a 41% increase in mutual assistance requests, with 440 exchanges. Key enforcement actions focused on dark patterns, misleading price reductions, and influencer marketing. The report also emphasized the importance of digital market regulation, green transition, and consumer resilience amid multiple crises. Future market trends include the impact of AI, greenwashing, and online fraud.

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US Senators Urge FTC Crackdown on Automakers’ Data Sharing

Enforcement, FTC, United States |

On July 26, 2024, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Edward J. Markey called on the FTC to investigate automakers’ unauthorized sharing of driver data with data brokers. Wyden’s investigation revealed that GM, Honda, and Hyundai shared driving and location data with Verisk Analytics without drivers’ informed consent. Hyundai received over $1 million from Verisk for data from 1.7 million cars, while Honda and GM also engaged in similar practices. The senators condemned these actions, urging the FTC to hold automakers and data brokers accountable for privacy violations and deceptive practices.

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European Commission Coordinates Action Against Meta on ‘Pay or Consent’ Model

Consent or Pay, Meta |

The European Commission, in collaboration with the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network, has taken coordinated action against Meta regarding its ‘pay or consent’ model. This model requires users to either pay for access to Facebook and Instagram or consent to personalized ads by Meta using their personal data. The CPC initiated this move after determining that the model may breach EU consumer laws. Key concerns include misleading information, undue pressure on consumers, and potential violations of the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive and the Unfair Contract Terms Directive. Meta must respond by 1 September 2024, or face potential sanctions.

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