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Netherlands' DPA seeks feedback on AI risk assessments in criminal work
The Netherlands' data protection authority, Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, is seeking feedback on a proposed ban on using AI systems for risk assessments for criminal investigations. Stakeholders can provide feedback to the AP through 3 April.Full story...
SEC launches new cybercrime unit
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission launched a new unit focused on preventing cybercrime and protecting retailers from takeovers. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights imposed a USD1.5 million fine against eyewear manufacturer Warby Parker after...
Apple to remove Advanced Data Protection tool in UK
Apple announced plans to remove its encryption tool for U.K. users after the government demanded access to user data, BBC News reports. Apple's Advanced Data Protection allows users to load data into iCloud using end-to-end encryption. "As we have said many times before, we have never built a backdo...
Japan publishes guidance on contractual use of AI
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry released a checklist for organizations on contractual practices when developing and deploying AI technology. The checklist aims to ensure companies assess potential risks associated with AI while protecting its data during AI agreements.Full story...
Connecticut reintroduces AI regulation
A bill looking to place requirements on AI systems has been reintroduced to the Connecticut General Assembly following shortcomings and governor objections to a similar bill in 2024. Also introduced is an amendment to the state's comprehensive consumer data privacy law aimed at improving provisions ...
Surveillance pricing could be limited under US state bills
The Washington Post reports on several U.S. states considering legislation to limit companies from charging customers based on their personal data. The practice, so-called "surveillance pricing," was under scrutiny by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission during the Biden administration but has since be...
CPPA fines data broker for alleged Delete Act violations
The California Privacy Protection Agency fined data broker Jerico Pictures USD46,000 for not meeting data broker registration requirements under the Delete Act. CPPA Deputy Director of Enforcement Michael Macko said the agency will continue its efforts to enforce the Delete Act and "use all availabl...
US military member pleads guilty to stealing consumers' phone data
Former U.S. Army soldier Cameron John Wagenius pleaded guilty to unlawfully breaching consumer phone data from AT&T and Verizon's information systems, TechCrunch reports. U.S. Attorney Tessa Gorman said the cyberattack used "the same computer intrusion and extortion and include some of the same ...
IAB Australia CEO says regulators should focus on promoting security for consumers
IAB Australia CEO Gai Le Roy said regulators should work to limit data breaches and educate consumers about protecting their data to strengthen the digital economy, MediaWeek reports. Le Roy said the more regulators and agencies can "do to limit breaches, to have privacy-enhancing technology in term...