On October 30, 2023, U.S. President Biden issued an Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. It marks the Biden Administration’s most comprehensive action on artificial intelligence policy, building upon the Administration’s Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights (issued in October 2022) and its announcement (in July 2023) of securing voluntary commitments from 15 leading AI companies to manage AI risks.
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UK Court Blocks UK ICO Fine and Enforcement Against Clearview AI
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On October 17, 2023, The First-tier Tribunal of the UK General Regulatory Chamber allowed an appeal by Clearview AI Inc against an enforcement notice and fine issued by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office. …
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Blackbaud to Pay $49.5 Million in Data Breach Settlement
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On October 5, 2023, Blackbaud Inc., a software provider for the philanthropy, healthcare, and education sectors, has resolved claims that the District of Columbia and 49 U.S. states raised.
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U.S. Supreme Court Will Examine Constitutionality of Florida and Texas Social Media Laws
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On September 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States accepted petitions challenging the constitutionality of social media laws in Florida and Texas. …
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The UK ICO Publishes Opinion on UK Government’s Assessment of Adequacy for the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF
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On September 21, 2023, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office published an opinion on the UK Government’s assessment of adequacy for the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
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NetChoice Seeks to Block the California Age-Appropriate Design Code
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On August 31, 2023, NetChoice, a national trade association of large online businesses, filed supplemental briefing in its challenge to the California Age-Appropriate Design Code. …
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CIPL Files Response to NTIA’s Request for Comment on AI Accountability Policy
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On June 12, 2023, the Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton Andrews Kurth submitted a response to the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Request for Comments on Artificial Intelligence Accountability. The NTIA’s RFC solicited comments on AI accountability measures and policies that can demonstrate trustworthiness of AI systems. …
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UK and U.S. Announce Commitment to “Data Bridge”
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On June 8, 2023, the United Kingdom and the United States announced they reached a commitment in principle to establish the UK Extension to the Data Privacy Framework, which will create a “data bridge” between the two countries. …
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White House Releases National Cybersecurity Strategy
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On March 2, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the release of the National Cybersecurity Strategy.
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European Commission to Start Adequacy Decision Adoption Process for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
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On December 13, 2022, the European Commission launched the process for the adoption of an adequacy decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
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