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CNIL Launches Public Consultation on Workplace Diversity Measurement

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On 9 July 2024, the French data protection authority (CNIL) launched a public consultation on a draft recommendation for conducting diversity measurement surveys in workplaces, open until 13 September 2024. The draft emphasizes the need for anonymity, voluntary participation, and data minimization. It recommends involving a trusted third party to manage sensitive data and ensure compliance with GDPR. The goal is to help organizations measure diversity while protecting individual privacy and ensuring adherence to legal standards, including the 2007 Constitutional Council decision prohibiting ethno-racial data collection.

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CNIL’s Guidance on Deploying Generative AI

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On 18 July 2024, CNIL published guidelines for organizations planning to deploy generative AI systems, emphasizing the importance of responsible and secure deployment to protect personal data. Generative AI, capable of creating various types of content, requires large datasets, often including personal data, for training. CNIL advises starting with specific needs, supervising usage, acknowledging system limitations, choosing secure and robust deployment methods, and implementing governance for GDPR compliance. Training and awareness for end users on risks and prohibited uses are crucial to mitigate potential harms and ensure proper handling of data.

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CNIL publishes Q&A on the Use of Generative AI Systems

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On 18 July 2024, CNIL issued a Q&A document addressing the use of generative AI systems. The FAQ outlines the benefits, limitations, and compliance measures for deploying these systems, emphasizing GDPR adherence. Generative AI systems generate diverse content but pose risks such as inaccuracies and potential biases. CNIL highlights the need for proper system selection, deployment methods, risk analysis, and end-user training. The Q&A also provides guidance on compliance with the upcoming EU AI Act, which mandates transparency and accountability in AI system usage.

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CNIL launches new public consultation on practical guidelines for developing AI systems

CNIL launches new public consultation on practical guidelines for developing AI systems

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The CNIL launched a second public consultation on developing AI systems, releasing new practical guides and a questionnaire to help professionals balance innovation with privacy rights. These “AI how to sheets”, available for consultation until 1 September 2024, cover key issues like web scraping, open-source models, and data subjects’ rights. This follows initial recommendations published in April 2024, aiming to clarify GDPR application to AI.

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