AI Policy News
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AI Systems and Legitimate Interests under the GDPR
Written by Kieran Harte “AI technologies may bring many opportunities and benefits to different industries and areas of life. We need to make sure these innovations are done ethically, safely, and in a way that benefits everyone. The EDPB wants to support responsible AI innovation by ensuring personal data are protected and in full respect…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and GDPR
Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, particularly generative AI, often process vast amounts of data that frequently includes personal data. This brings them within the scope of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), triggering significant privacy and data protection concerns. GDPR is technology-neutral, so while AI is not specifically referenced in the GDPR, this does not change…
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Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence Signed on Behalf of EU
On 5 September 2024, the European Commission signed the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence on behalf of the European Union. This was the culmination of negotiations that began in September 2022 under the aegis of the Committee on AI (CAI) established by the Council of Europe in Strasbourg.
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Guide to AI Act Literacy Requirements
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is a technology that enables machinery to think and solve problems in a human like way. The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (the AI Act) establishes a legal framework to ensure appropriate AI use that respects our fundamental rights. The Act entered into force on 1 August 2024, and much like the…
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AI Guidance for the Board
The following is a template guide that you can use in your practice as a Data Protection Officer or practitioner.
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EU Commission Launches AI Office to Lead AI Development and Regulation
The European Commission has launched the AI Office, aimed at promoting the development and use of AI while managing risks. The AI Office will implement the AI Act, focusing on general-purpose AI models, and position the EU as a leader in international AI discussions.
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NOYB lodges 11 EU Complaints About How Personal Data will be Used for AI at Meta
On 6 June 2024, advocacy group NOYB (None of Your Business) filed complaints against Meta with the Austrian, Belgian, French, German, Greek, Italian, Irish, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, and Spanish data protection supervisory authorities. This is as a result of changes to Meta’s data protection policy that come into force on 26 June 2024 concerning how…
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AI Driven Dark Patterns: What does the Future Hold?
The rapid development of generative AI (artificial intelligence) shines a spotlight on the increasing and immediate importance of addressing ethical and privacy concerns associated with the use of these technologies in various fields. Data protection conferences over the past year have consistently highlighted AI’s growing presence in the data protection and privacy arenas and the…
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Navigating the Crossroads: Striking a Balance Between Fintech Innovation and EU Consumer Protection in the Era of AI
The European Court of Justice’s (ECJ) landmark decision in Case C-634/21 (December 2023) has reignited the debate on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in credit scoring within the Fintech sector. The Court’s ruling held that a credit reference agency (in this case, SCHUFA) engages in automated individual decision-making when it creates credit repayment probability…
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Council of Europe Adopts First International Treaty on Artificial Intelligence
The Council of Europe has adopted the first-ever international legally binding treaty aimed at ensuring the respect of human rights, the rule of law and democracy legal standards in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.