Tag Archives: Data protection

28Sep/23

The Hidden Licensing and Security Risks Lurking in Open-Source Software

September 28, 2023SecurityComputer security, Cryptography, Data protection, Information governance, Malware, Regulatory compliance, Walt Szablowskiadmin

Walt Szablowski, Founder and Executive Chairman of Eracent, cautions that there is a blind spot for software asset procurement and management teams when selecting and managing software products. It’s imperative for all application users and developers to understand what licensing requirements and potential security risks are involved in widely used open-source software (OSS). Maintaining compliance and protecting against vulnerabilities requires complete visibility and constant vigilance to ensure legal compliance, protect intellectual property, and avoid costly litigation and security breaches. Continue reading

30May/23

The business implications of the EU AI Act

May 30, 2023LegalAcademic disciplines, Articles, Artificial intelligence, Computational neuroscience, Cybernetics, Data protection, Data security, General Data Protection Regulation, Information privacy, Regulatory complianceadmin

May 230, 2023 /Business/ — The EU AI Act is a proposed piece of legislation that would regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the European Union. The Act would create a framework for the development and use of AI that is aligned with the EU’s values, such as respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

The Act would classify AI systems into three risk categories: unacceptable risk, high risk, and low risk. Unacceptable risk AI systems would be banned, while high-risk AI systems would be subject to strict requirements. Low-risk AI systems would be largely unregulated. Continue reading →

22May/23

The European Union (EU) has fined Facebook parent Meta €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion)

May 22, 2023LegalComputing, Data protection, Data security, Digital technology, Facebook, General Data Protection Regulation, In Europe, Information privacy, Max Schrems, META, Privacy law, THE EU REPRESENTATIVE, United Statesadmin

May 22, 2023 /Business/ — The European Union (EU) has fined Facebook parent Meta $1.3 billion for transferring user data to the United States without adequate safeguards in place. The fine is the largest ever imposed by the EU for data protection violations.

The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires companies to obtain consent from individuals before transferring their data outside of the EU. Meta argued that it had obtained consent from users, but the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) found that this consent was not valid. Continue reading →

20Apr/23

It is possible that AI training data could be banned by data regulators

April 20, 2023InnovationArticles, Artificial intelligence, Data portability, Data protection, Data security, General Data Protection Regulation, In Europe, Information privacy, Personal data, Privacy, Privacy law, THE EU REPRESENTATIVEadmin

April 20, 2023 /Technology/ –It is possible that AI training data could be banned by data regulators like the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR is a comprehensive privacy law that gives individuals control over their personal data. The law also requires companies to obtain consent from individuals before collecting or using their personal data.

AI training data often contains personal data, such as images, videos, and text. This data can be used to train AI models to perform tasks such as facial recognition, natural language processing, and object detection. However, the collection and use of AI training data can raise privacy concerns. For example, individuals may not be aware that their personal data is being used to train AI models. They may also not be aware of how their personal data is being used or who has access to it.
Continue reading →

20Mar/23

Spring budget 2023: AI announcements hint at data grab behind the scenes

March 20, 2023InnovationAcademic disciplines, Articles, Artificial general intelligence, Artificial intelligence, Computational neuroscience, Computer security, Creative Commons, Cybernetics, Cyberwarfare, Data protection, Eerke Boiten, General Data Protection Regulation, Information Commissioner's Office, Information privacy, Northern Ireland, Patrick Vallance, Privacy law, SHUTTERSTOCK, Technology, United Kingdomadmin

Eerke Boiten, De Montfort University

In the area of digital technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), the UK budget can be a barometer of technological development and hype. However, there is a worrying drive towards deregulation in the background – combined with an apparent desire to encourage the rights holders for data to share it with companies involved in AI.

Continue reading →

Tag: Data protection