Wholesale retailer Costco will begin a targeted advertising network that will allow companies to target its members' purchase history, MarketingBrew reports. VaynerMedia Global Head of Retail Media Mike Feldman said, with the amount of data Costco has collected from its 74.5 million members, the company could "build a significant competitive advantage in the marketplace."Full story
France's data protection authority, the Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés, has issued nine sanctions since March under its simplified procedure mechanism. The sanctions totaled 83,000 euros and were generally attributed to violations, such as a breach related to unlawful processing of personal data, failure to engage in data minimization practices and a lack of cooperation with the CNIL. Full story
Apple is expected to reveal new artificial intelligence capabilities and will allegedly partner with AI companies to progress its path into generative AI technology, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Denmark's data protection authority, Datatilsynet, updated its catalog of security standards to include information on security software testing. The guidance aims to provide clarity on EU General Data Protection Regulation standards for security software to ensure vulnerabilities are identified and resolved to reduce privacy risks.Full story
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario released its 2023 annual report.
Canada Minister of Health Mark Holland introduced legislation concerning personal health information to the House of Commons of Canada, The Globe and Mail reports. The proposal seeks to bring interoperability to Canada's federal and provincial health data exchanges while ensuring secure access for patients and health care providers.Full story
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada delivered its 2023-24 annual report to Parliament. The report outlines the OPC's priorities for the next three years, which include promoting impactful privacy practices, addressing how technological advances will affect privacy and pushing for improved children's privacy.
Leading regulatory figures from the EU, the U.K. and the U.S. engaged in a discussion at the IAPP AI Governance Global 2024 covering the future of global safety cooperation as major artificial intelligence frameworks play out. IAPP Staff Writer Caitlin Andrews reports on the views expressed on who should take the lead on AI governance within entities and how stakeholders can bring their experience to the table. Full story
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development Managing Counsel Michael Cole, AIGP, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, FIP, PLS, analyzed how federated learning technology can be applied to personal data protection while promoting safe artificial intelligence innovation.
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner is pursuing a AUD21.5 trillion fine against health insurer Medibank in connection with its 2022 data breach that exposed the sensitive personal data of more than 9 million citizens, ABC News reports. "This is a wakeup call because it really sends the message to companies that this is an issue of corporate responsibility, as well as a legal responsibility," Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind said.