SypherPrivacyTalks - September 2024 - Week 37
by Sypher | Published in News - September 09, 2024
Welcome to #SypherPrivacyTalks — Your news and article roundup. Bringing you the top privacy & compliance stories of the week.
Dutch regulator fines Clearview AI €30.5 million for GDPR violations
💶 Clearview, a US company that provides facial recognition services to intelligence and investigative services outside the European Union, has been fined with 30.5 million euro by The Dutch DPA and with an additional penalty of up to €5.1 million that will be levied for continued non-compliance.
Clearview built a searchable database of over 30 billion images populated by scraping the internet for people’s photos, including of Dutch citizens, without their consent. The authority mentioned that Clearview failed to stop the GDPR violations after the investigation concluded. Multiple countries have also taken legal action against Clearview AI, including Australia, Austria, France, Greece, Italy, and the UK. This is Clearview’s largest privacy fine yet in Europe… read more
Read the Dutch DPA announcement here.
California's "AI Safety" Bill will have global effects
spectrum.ieee.org • 6 min read
🤖 California lawmakers have recently passed a bill aimed at preventing large-scale damage from AI, requiring companies to conduct safety assessments to mitigate risks such as loss of life or damages exceeding $500 million. The bill, which awaits the signature of California's governor, could have global implications due to the state's influence and the large number of AI companies based there.
While some in the AI industry support the bill, others fear it will stifle innovation and burden smaller companies. Open-source advocates are also concerned about the impact on freely available AI software. The legislation reflects California's proactive stance on emerging technologies, despite calls for federal regulation.... read more
Cyber attack on the servers of Timișoara City Hall and several subordinate institutions
💥 The City Hall, the City Tax Department and the local police of Timisoara, Romania, were the target of a ransomware attack on the servers running several computer systems.
There are no indications that the attackers have extracted personal data from the affected systems, Timisoara City Hall said in the statement.… read more (article in Romanian).
UK-US Data Bridge: Practical tips for implementation and compliance
📜 Article by Latham & Watkins LLP outlining considerations for UK and US companies that already use or are considering using the UK-US Data Bridge for personal data transfers.
Includes: practical tips for businesses in both countries, as well as challenges and future prospects.
Key takeaways include the impact of withdrawal or cessation of certification, updating compliance documentation, uncertainty and legal challenges... read more
Social media compliance in regulated industries: 2024 Guide
blog.hootsuite.com • 12 min read
📝This article is a valuable resource on social media compliance, covering key topics such as compliance risks, industry-specific regulations and strategies for staying compliant.
It's particularly useful for marketing and social media teams. The guide offers practical steps to ensure compliance, such as understanding relevant laws, controlling social media access and using pre-approved content… read more
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