On June 15, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office called for businesses to address the privacy risks posed by generative artificial intelligence before “rushing to adopt the technology.”
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European Parliament Agrees on Position on the AI Act
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On June 14, 2023, the European Parliament approved its negotiating mandate regarding the EU’s Proposal for a Regulation laying down harmonized rules on Artificial Intelligence, and the vote in the Parliament means that EU institutions may now start trilogue negotiations. …
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UK ICO Publishes New Report on Neurotechnology and Warns of “Real Danger” of Discrimination
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On June 8, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office published a new report on neurotechnology. …
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Will Mandatory Generative AI Use Certifications Become the Norm in Legal Filings?
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On June 2, 2023, Judge Brantley Starr of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas released what appears to be the first standing order regulating use of generative artificial intelligence—which has recently emerged as a powerful tool on many fronts—in court filings.
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FTC Issues Proposed Order Against Home Security Camera Company Ring
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On May 31, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed order against home security camera company Ring LLC for unfair and deceptive acts or practices in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. …
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FTC Publishes Proposed Order Against Ed Tech Provider Edmodo
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On May 22, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced a proposed order against education technology provider Edmodo, LLC for violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule and Section 5 of the FTC Act. …
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FTC Proposes Amendments to Health Breach Notification Rule
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n May 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced it is seeking comment to proposed changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule. …
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FTC Brings Enforcement Action Against Pregnancy App for Sharing Sensitive Data
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On May 17, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission issued a consumer alert regarding the Premom Ovulation Tracker app sharing of sensitive information with third parties without users’ permission.
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FTC Issues Policy Statement on Biometric Information and Section 5 of the FTC Act to Address Concerns about Misuse
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On May 18, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission issued a policy statement on “Biometric Information and Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act.” …
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Florida Comprehensive State Privacy Law Sent to Governor for Signature
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On May 4, 2023, the Florida Senate and House of Representatives voted in favor of sending the Florida Digital Bill of Rights and other amendments related to government moderation of social media and protection of children in online spaces (S.B. 262) to Governor Ron DeSantis for signature. …
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