In a recent article published by Infosecurity Magazine to mark the occasion of Data Privacy Day 2022, Hunton attorneys David Dumont and Anna Pateraki discuss the key GDPR compliance considerations that businesses should consider when relying on AI-driven solutions. This blog entry provides a link to access the article.
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CIPL Submits Comments to UK DCMS Consultation on UK Data Reform
The Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton Andrews Kurth submitted a response to the UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport on its Consultation on Reforms to the Data Protection Regime. This blog entry reflects key takeaways from the response.
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NYC to Regulate Artificial Intelligence-Based Hiring Tools
On November 10, 2021, the New York City Council passed a bill prohibiting employers and employment agencies from using automated employment decision tools to screen candidates or employees, unless a bias audit has been conducted prior to deploying the tool. The Bill takes effect on January 2, 2023.
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EDPB Releases Statement on the Digital Services Package and Data Strategy; Calls for Ban on Targeted Ads
On November 18, 2021, the European Data Protection Board released a statement on the Digital Services Package and Data Strategy. The Digital Services Package and Data Strategy is composed of several legislative proposals that aim to facilitate the further use and sharing of personal data between more public and private parties; support the use of specific technologies, such as Big Data and artificial intelligence; and regulate online platforms and gatekeepers.
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Facebook to End Use of Its Facial Recognition System
On November 2, 2021, Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. announced that it will shut down its “Face Recognition” system in coming weeks as part of a company-wide move to limit the use of facial recognition in its products. …
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FTC Chair Appoints Senior Advisor
On October 7, 2021, Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan appointed Olivier Sylvain as a senior advisor on rulemaking and emerging technology.
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FTC Authorizes New Compulsory Process Resolutions in Eight Key Enforcement Areas
On September 14, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission authorized new compulsory process resolutions in the eight key enforcement areas: (1) Acts or Practices Affecting United States Armed Forces Members and Veterans; (2) Acts of Practices Affecting Children; (3) Bias in Algorithms and Biometrics; (4) Deceptive and Manipulative Conduct on the Internet; (5) Repair Restrictions; (6) Abuse of Intellectual Property; (7) Common Directors and Officers and Common Ownership and (8) Monopolization Offenses. …
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DCMS Consults on National Data Strategy
On September 10, 2021, the UK Government Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport launched a consultation on its proposed reforms to the UK data protection regime to reflect DCMS’s effort to deliver on Mission 2 of the National Data Strategy. The consultation will close on November 19, 2021, and CIPL will consult with members to prepare a formal response to the consultation.
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CIPL Celebrates Two Decades of Data Policy Innovation
The Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton Andrews Kurth is celebrating 20 years of working with industry leaders, regulatory authorities and policymakers to develop global solutions and best practices for privacy and responsible data use. To mark this occasion, CIPL will publish a volume of short thought pieces later this year.
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CIPL Responds to the EU Commission’s Consultation on the Draft AI Act
On July 29, 2021, the Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton Andrews Kurth submitted its response to the European Commission’s Consultation on the Draft Artificial Intelligence Act.
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