The U.K. will consider data centers as critical infrastructure in an effort to strengthen data security and combat cyberattacks, Infosecurity Magazine reports. Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Peter Kyle said, "bringing data centers into the Critical National Infrastructure regime will allow better coordination and cooperation with the government against cyber criminals and unexpected events."Full story
The European Data Protection Board will hold its next meeting 17 Sept. The board plans to discuss potential adoption of guidelines for setting administrative fines under the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Also on the agenda are preliminary discussions on guidelines regarding GDPR and Digital Markets Act interplay, and potential approval of national-level binding corporate rules.Full story
The IAPP Research and Insights Team created an infographic highlighting the key findings from the AI Governance in Practice Report 2024, published in partnership with FTI Consulting. The report informs AI governance professionals of the major challenges they may face as they build out their organizational AI governance program.Full story
Australia introduced the first group of proposed amendments to the Privacy Act. The initial reform package includes proposals for civil penalties, additional enforcement tools and the Children's Online Privacy Code. IAPP Staff Writer Lexie White reports on the details of the proposals and when the second group of proposed amendments could materialize.Full story
Ireland's Data Protection Commission launched a cross-border investigation into Google's AI training practices. The statutory inquiry is focused on the data protection impact assessments prior to Google processing EU and European Economic Area citizens' personal data while training its foundational AI system, Pathways Language Model 2.
Israel's Privacy Protection Authority issued guidance on the responsibilities the board of directors have in ensuring a corporation follows privacy laws. The PPA said boards should at least discuss database definitions and determine the actions needed after a risk survey or periodic audits.Full story
The Digital Advertising Alliance published guidelines for implementing the AdChoices icon and Ad Marker in connected TVs.
France's data protection authority, the Commission nationale de l'informatique et des libertés, added a collaborative tool as part of the list of measures needed to make a service complaint under the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The MonServiceSécurisé tool helps secure digital public services to boost cybersecurity protections.Full story
The European Commission is planning to draft legislation governing standard contractual clauses to apply to third countries when the data being transferred is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The Commission anticipates opening a public consultation on the legislation during the fourth quarter of 2024.
Ford is seeking to patent technology that would serve vehicle occupants targeted advertisements based on their in-car conversations, The Record reports. According to the patent application, ads would also be targeted based on the vehicle's location history. Full story