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Transcend's field CPO has 'walked the walk,' 'talked the talk'

As Transcend Field Chief Officer Ron De Jesus, CIPP/A, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, FIP, AIGP, connects with chief privacy officers in companies and industries spanning the field and susses out "what keeps them up at night," he can really get in the weeds. Because he's been there. De Jesus tells IAPP Associate Editor Jennifer Bryant how his experience enhances his connections with leading privacy professionals. "I've walked the walk and I've talked the talk," De Jesus said.

Breaking down global DPAs' guidance for AI compliance with data privacy, protection laws

While only a small number of jurisdictions have passed artificial intelligence-governance specific legislation, IAPP Principal Researcher, Privacy Law and Policy, Müge Fazlioglu, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, writes "the regulatory application of existing laws to the governance of AI technologies has happened at a much faster pace." Fazlioglu analyzed how data protection authorities are issuing guidance to help organizations apply privacy and data protection laws to their AI use.

Colorado AI legislation's impacts on AI governance, future policymaking

Join the IAPP 30 May for a LinkedIn Live covering the potential implications stemming from the recent enactment of Colorado's landmark artificial intelligence law. The cross-sectoral legislation will require organizations to build out AI governance programs to mitigate potential discrimination in AI systems. The panel discussion aims to analyze obligations within the law and how provisions could set the bar for future U.S.

Effects of shifting geopolitics on international data transfers

The Atlantic Council published new analysis on how the EU and U.S. geopolitical philosophies around national security may impact the international data transfer landscape. Nonresident Senior Fellow Kenneth Propp explained the EU and U.S.

Senator seeks TikTok correspondence in privacy commissioner's inquiry

The Australian Senate is seeking answers from Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind regarding a closed investigation into TikTok's alleged data collection practices via tracking pixel, The Sydney Morning Herald reports. In a Senate committee hearing on the matter, Kind indicated detailed pixel tests were not performed before closing the TikTok inquiry.Full story

Newsom tempers discussion on California AI regulation

Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., does not want the swath of proposed artificial intelligence legislation being considered by the California State Legislature to hamper the state's leadership on AI, Bloomberg Law reports. Newsom wants California to "continue to dominate" the AI space while urging against a regulatory regime that stymies innovation. "If we overregulate, if we overindulge, if we chase the shiny object, we put ourselves in a perilous position," Newsom said.

Canada's OPC raises concerns about age verification bill

Canadian Privacy Commissioner Phillipe Dufresne said an online age verification bill is too broad to be effective and would include unintended services such as media streaming platforms, the Toronto Sun reports.

Microsoft explores synthetic data possibilities with AI

In a blog post, Microsoft researchers detailed the potential of using synthetic data to train artificial intelligence models. Use cases are currently limited to short text passages, but the researchers argued synthetic data could be a positive step in creating more training material for AI without compromising privacy.Full story

Latvia's DPA details post-DPO appointment obligations

Latvia's Data State Inspectorate outlined the steps an entity should take once it hires a data protection officer. Steps include informing the supervising authority of the DPO's hiring, making their public contact information known and posting notices about any changes to the role.Full story

Ontario's IPC publishes guidance on data protection in domestic violence situations

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario released information on how to share the personal information of people in domestic violence situations.

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