Throughout the U.S., policymakers on the state level are "experimenting" with different data minimization standards, Future of Privacy Forum Policy Counsel Jordan Francis, CIPP/US, writes.
The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office said it is asking Microsoft for more details about its artificial intelligence Recall program to understand any potential privacy risks, BBC News reports. The company said the snapshot and search feature is optional and has been created with privacy safeguards.Full story
The Interactive Advertising Bureau Sweden offered six tips to advertisers on how to adapt to the end of third-party cookies. As web browsers increasingly move away from the cookies, the IAB advised marketers to get creative to ensure reach.Full story
The EU Travel Tech association filed complaints against Ryanair for alleged EU General Data Protection Regulation violations, Euractiv reports.
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner is working with other government entities to respond to a MediSecure data breach affecting personal and health provider information. The former prescription delivery service's breach affects customers who used its services until November 2023.Full story
Bermuda's Human Rights Commission raised concerns that the use of facial recognition technology could violate residents' constitutional rights, The Royal Gazette reports.
A class-action lawsuit filed against retailer Target claimed the company unlawfully collected consumers' personal information through its marketing emails, Top Class Actions reports. The lawsuit also claimed Target's surveillance systems violated the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act by collecting and storing biometric data without consent.Full story
As the EU Artificial Intelligence Act nears entry into force, IAPP Research and Insights Director Joe Jones will host a LinkedIn Live 22 May to discuss what areas of compliance organizations should prioritize. Jones will be joined by IAPP AI Governance Center Managing Director Ashley Casovan and MOSTLY AI Chief Trust Officer Alexandra Ebert.Full story
The Council of the European Union formally approved the EU Artificial Intelligence Act. Following the signatures of the presidents of the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament, the AI Act will be published in the EU Journal in the ensuing days and will enter into force 20 days after publication. Full story
The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office issued a warning to companies not to disregard data protection risks when launching artificial intelligence-powered chatbots. The ICO cited its investigation into Snap's "My AI" chatbot launch amid concerns that the company was not adequately assessing potential data protection risks, which resulted in it issuing a preliminary enforcement notice 6 Oct. 2023.