Privacy News & Issues
Samaya Dharmaraj reports: In an era where digital transformation shapes every aspect of governance, business, and daily life, safeguarding citizens’ personal data has become a top priority for India. Recognising the critical need for a secure andaccountable digital ecosystem, the government has taken significant steps to establish a robust framework for data protection and cyber resilience. At…
Joe Warminsky reports: Companies will no longer be able to sell sensitive data about Americans to countries such as Russia, China and Iran under regulations set to take effect in early 2025. The rule, proposed under an executive order in late February and finalized Friday, is intended to address the “urgent and extraordinary national security threat” created…
Suzanne Smalley reports: Data broker registries are now operative in four states but many do not register, a fact which makes it difficult for authorities to track their business practices and alert consumers to their operations. Texas sent violation notices last Monday warning six businesses that they must register with the state or face fines of…
Odia Kagan of Fox Rothschild writes: The European Data Protection Board recently issued an opinion on AI models, shedding light on what the consequences could be for the unlawful processing of personal data in the development phase of an AI model on the subsequent processing or operation of the AI model. Possible remedies: Up to…