Is privacy missing its mark on emerging tech?
No. 63: Bringing you the news that matters in video privacy and security
There's no doubt that emerging tech holds immense promise and potential for driving innovation and transforming various aspects of our lives. In balance, many countries, companies and states are trying to enforce privacy regulations, frameworks and practices to ensure the rights and security of individuals and data are protected.
The ICO's generative AI warning serves as a reminder that rushing the launch of AI applications without proper privacy safeguards can have serious consequences. Privacy-by-design principles, thorough privacy impact assessments, and rigorous testing are essential to identify and mitigate potential privacy vulnerabilities.
But are these frameworks hitting the mark? How can legislation do more to equalise the balance between innovation and privacy?
The FCC is trying its hand at maintaining this balance by creating a data protection and privacy task force which looks to coordinate rulemaking, enforcement, and public awareness needs across sectors.
Responsible development of emerging tech requires specific privacy practices tailored to the technology, data used, and potential risks. Minimising risk is a common approach, but additional measures such as integrating privacy into development, promoting transparency, and fostering collaboration can better protect personal data and uphold privacy rights. Working together and engaging in open dialogues and consultations with regulators can help shape privacy frameworks that address emerging challenges while encouraging technological advancement.
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Seena, Editor
News
NOYB files GDPR complaint over algorithmic profiling
Digital rights organisation, noyb, has filed a complaint alleging that a telecoms company and a fraud detection company violated privacy laws by collecting and transferring cellphone data of half the world's population to create personalised trustworthiness scores. The complaint argues that the data transfers violate the GDPR by profiling individuals using predictive algorithms.
IAPP: NOYB files complaint over alleged cellphone data misuse
The Register: US vendor accused of violating GDPR by reputation-scoring EU citizens
FCC creates Privacy and Data Protection Task Force
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established a Privacy and Data Protection Task Force to tackle the increasing privacy challenges faced in the digital age. The task force will coordinate rulemaking, enforcement, and public awareness initiatives across the agency.
The National Law Review: FCC Creates Privacy and Data Protection Task Force, Broad Agenda Announced
ICO warns against rushing into generative AI
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a stern warning to generative AI developers, emphasising the need to address privacy risks before launching their products.
Democratic Senators demand answers over Amazon Clinic privacy concerns
Democratic senators, Peter Welch and Elizabeth Warren have demanded answers from Amazon regarding the use of customer data in Amazon Clinic after an investigation revealed privacy concerns. The senators have requested detailed information from Amazon regarding its privacy practices and the handling of customer health data.
The HIPAA Journal: Senators Demand Answers on Amazon Clinic’s Uses of Customer Data
Brighton traffic wardens to wear body-worn cameras for safety
Traffic wardens in Brighton and Hove will be equipped with body-worn cameras to enhance their safety and collect evidence in cases of violence or abuse from drivers.
AI Snippet of the Week
NHS radiotherapy wait times reduced: thanks to AI
A new AI technology that reduces waiting times for cancer patients needing radiotherapy will be offered to all NHS trusts in England. InnerEye helps doctors determine the optimal placement of radiation beams, minimising damage to healthy tissues.
BBC: AI cuts treatment time for cancer radiotherapy
The Independent: AI could be used to treat more cancers after freeing up radiologists’ time
Policy Updates
Nigeria's Data Protection Bill signed into law
President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the Nigeria Data Protection Bill 2023 into law, providing a legal framework for safeguarding personal information and data protection practices in Nigeria.
Premium Times Nigeria: Tinubu signs data protection bill into law
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