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US Senate committee to hold votes on several AI bills

The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation is expected to mark up several bills addressing artificial intelligence 22 May, Axios reports. The bills likely to be addressed are the CREATE AI Act, the Future of AI Innovation Act, the Artificial Intelligence Research Innovation and Accountability Act, and the Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act. Other legislation that may be considered are a bill addressing AI uses in the workforce and a bill setting AI auditing standards.

ICO opens fourth generative AI consultation

The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office opened its fourth consultation on generative artificial intelligence. This round of the ICO's consultation series focuses on individuals' rights and how generative AI impacts the ability to exercise their rights as data subjects under the law.

FTC warns vehicle manufacturers to be careful with consumer data

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission advised vehicle manufacturers on potential implications regarding their handling of geolocation and sensitive information. The agency said information collected must be used for its stated purpose and noted using data in algorithms makes them potentially liable if the automated decision is harmful.Full story

US Senate committee to discuss kids online age verification bill

The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will meet 16 May to discuss the Kids Off Social Media Act. The bill would set a minimum age of 13 for children to use social media platforms and prevent companies from targeting algorithmically selected content at children under 17.

Israel's PPA publishes report on risk assessments

Israel's Privacy Protection Agency published a report for organizations to ensure compliance with risk assessment requirements in order to protect consumers. Organizations must submit a risk assessment to the PPA showing they have enabled the proper safeguards to protect consumer information while also safeguarding the company's sensitive data from potential data breach risks.Full story

NZ OPC's survey shows consumers want control over data

A majority of New Zealand residents are concerned about their privacy rights, according to results of a biennial survey conducted by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of New Zealand.

US Department of Commerce enforces ROAs

The U.S. Department of Commerce signed route origin authorizations to ensure the department's websites are secure, Axios reports. The measure aims to "keep hackers from spoofing government domain names, stealing data flowing over these networks or hijacking traffic going to legitimate government websites."Full story

Vermont approves comprehensive privacy law with PRA

The Vermont General Assembly concurred on final approval of House Bill 121, the proposed Vermont Data Privacy Act, which includes a limited private right of action and data minimization requirements. HB 121's PRA is limited to data brokers and "large data holders" processing data on more than 100,000 Vermont residents. Coverage thresholds under the bill include businesses controlling or processing data on more than 25,000 residents or those generating more than 50% of gross revenue from data sales.

US Congressional Research Service publishes summary of proposed APRA

The U.S. Congressional Research Service published an overview of the proposed American Privacy Rights Act. The summary spells out the rights and obligations of "covered entities" under the draft bill, outlines the scope of Federal Trade Commission authority and how it authorizes state attorneys general to take civil actions for violations.

Considerations around proposed APRA's private right action

IAPP Research Analyst Cheryl Saniuk-Heinig, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, analyzed the pros and cons of including a private right of action in the American Privacy Rights Act discussion draft. She outlines the history of federal and state-level PRAs while comparing the APRA's PRA language to that of its predecessor, the proposed American Data Privacy and Protection Act.

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