On November 22, 2023, the Artificial Intelligence Bill was introduced into the UK Parliament’s House of Lords.
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UK and U.S. Develop Global Guidelines for AI Security
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On November 27, 2023, the UK government announced the first global guidelines to ensure the secure development of AI technology, which were developed by the UK National Cyber Security Centre and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, in cooperation with industry experts and other international agencies and ministries.
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UK and Republic of Korea Issue Warning about DPRK State-Linked Cyber Actors
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On November 23, 2023, the UK government’s National Cyber Security Centre and the Republic of Korea’s National Intelligence Service issued a joint advisory detailing techniques and tactics used by cyber actors linked to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea that are carrying out software supply chain attacks.
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UK ICO Issues Statement on the Use of Cookies
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On November 21, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office issued a statement explaining that it has recently written to companies operating some of the UK’s most visited websites regarding their compliance with data protection laws when using cookies.
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EDPB Publishes Guidelines to Clarify Scope of EU “Cookie” Notice and Consent Requirements
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On November 16, 2023, the European Data Protection Board published its Guidelines 2/2023 on the Technical Scope of Art. 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive.
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European Parliament Adopts Final Version of the Data Act
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On November 9, 2023, the European Parliament adopted, by a majority of 481 votes in favor, 31 votes against and 71 abstentions, the final text of the Data Act. …
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European Data Protection Supervisor and UK ICO Sign Memorandum of Understanding
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On November 8, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office and the European Data Protection Supervisor announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding intended to reinforce their “common mission to uphold individuals’ data protection and privacy rights, and cooperate internationally to achieve this goal”.
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Irish DPA to Ban Meta from Processing Personal Data for Behavioral Advertising Following EDPB Urgent Binding Decision
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On October 27, 2023, the European Data Protection Board adopted an urgent binding decision instructing the Irish Data Protection Commissioner to take final measures against Meta Ireland Limited within two weeks and impose a ban on Meta’s processing of personal data for behavioral advertising based on the contractual necessity and legitimate interests legal bases. …
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29 Countries Reach Agreement On AI Risks and Opportunities
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On November 1, 2023, 29 nations, including the U.S., the UK, the EU and China, reached a ground-breaking agreement, known as the Bletchley Declaration. …
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CNIL Fines Groupe Canal+ 600,000 Euros For Direct Marketing and GDPR Infringements
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On October 12, 2023, the French Data Protection Authority announced a €600,000 fine for mass media company Groupe Canal+ for failing to comply with its commercial prospecting obligations applicable under the French Post and Electronic Communications Code and several obligations of the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
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