NIST releases Privacy Workforce Taxonomy public draft
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology released the initial public draft of its Privacy Workforce Taxonomy, which will be open for public comment through 17 Jan. 2025.
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Looming challenges for the EU AI Act's Code of Practice
While many have pushed for AI safeguards, regulations including the EU AI Act's Code of Practice could struggle to ensure the diverse needs of stakeholders are met. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati's Yann Padova and Sebastian Thess detailed the potential challenges the EU AI Act's Code of Practice could face during its development.Full story
Garante issues 5M euro fine over employee tracking
Italy's data protection authority, the Garante, issued a 5 million euro fine to Foodinho for allegedly processing sensitive personal data, including geolocation data, of employees during and after work hours.
CFPB finalizes rule to supervise digital payment app privacy
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule to allow supervision over nonbank companies' payment apps and digital wallets, including their privacy practices.
US Senate committee ponders accountability for AI-assisted scams
Despite uncertainty around U.S. Congress' next moves on AI policy, lawmakers appear keen to find a way to address AI-enabled fraud and scams. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee members recently wrestled with how to address liability associated with growing AI trends in fraud, IAPP Staff Writer Caitlin Andrews reports.Full story
FCC proposes fine to smart doorbell manufacturer
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission proposed a USD734,872 fine to Chinese doorbell manufacturer Eken for alleged privacy issues and violations of FCC regulations. Eken's smart home products allegedly exposed user information, including IP addresses, and access to users' household cameras to third parties. Full story
ICO urges responsible data sharing in fraud prevention
The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office published advice on how to share personal data responsibly when addressing scams and fraud.
Hackers allegedly accessed US politicians' communications
U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chair Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., claimed hackers in China allegedly gained access to politicians’ communications, including text messages and phone calls, The New York Times reports. Warner said the hackers obtained politicians' sensitive personal and geolocation data, and "this is far and away the most serious telecom hack in our history."Full story
AEPD approves electronic communications code of conduct
Spain's data protection authority, the Agencia Española de Protección de Datos, approved a code of conduct that aims to mediate data protection complaints within digital communications.
Alberta's IPC proposes amendments to privacy reform bill
Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta Diane McLeod offered comments and proposed changes to bills aiming to reform public-sector privacy requirements under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.