#SypherPrivacyTalks - January 2023 - Week 3
by Sypher - January 19, 2023
Applying the GDPR to AI – a practitioner’s perspective on some of the main challenges
Custom AI solutions for businesses are on the rise, so machine learning engineers and data protection officers both face new challenges. 👇
🤏 In a nutshell, the article provides a to-the-point introduction to how the GDPR applies when building custom #artificialintelligence solutions, illustrated by a fictional case study. It also presents a few #AI-specific questions that must be answered as part of GDPR compliance and points out some challenges that AI developers should bear in mind.
Google users not given sufficient choice over its data processing, says German antitrust watchdog
The Bundeskartellamt, Germany's antitrust watchdog, issued a preliminary statement of objections over Google's data processing terms. 👇
The Bundeskartellamt plans to require the tech giant to give users more choice over what it does with their information. The institution has been investigating Google's T&Cs since May 2021, focusing on how the company collects and connects user data across multiple services, and whether or not users are given sufficient choice over how their data is used for ad targeting. This is an important step in ensuring that consumers have a say in how their data is used, and in protecting competition in the market.
EU’s Latest Fine Against Meta Shows GDPR Is Fundamentally Broken
datainnovation.org • 3 min read
Daniel Castro, Director of the Center for Data Innovation and VP of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, highlights the recent €390 million fine against Meta by the Irish DPA as an example of the regulatory uncertainty businesses are facing under the GDPR.
He states that the decision is not only unfair, but also pointless as it will have zero impact on consumer privacy and will only create more regulatory uncertainty for businesses trying to comply with the GDPR. He suggests that it is time for European policymakers to admit the GDPR is not working as intended and work towards creating a more practical and effective framework for data protection.
EU leaders fire warning shots at TikTok over privacy
TikTok's CEO, Shou Zi Chew, was met with warnings from European Commission officials to respect EU laws and work on "regaining the trust of European regulators" as the company faces growing criticism over privacy concerns.
The Chinese-owned company is currently under investigation by the Irish data protection regulator for potential unlawful data transfers of European citizens’ data to China, as well as children’s privacy under the GDPR. The company is also facing pressure from the US, where it recently was banned for all federal government devices due to fears about potential spying by China. European Commission officials discussed compliance with the GDPR and the EU's new online content and digital competition rules, as well as measures to protect children on the platform, limit the spread of disinformation, and increase transparency in political advertising and influencer marketing.
TikTok's VP for Government Affairs in Europe stated that the company is committed to complying with European regulations and strengthening data security in Europe.
Are Quantum Computers about to Break Online Privacy?
scientificamerican.com • 5 min read
A new algorithm that could potentially crack the most common methods used to ensure digital privacy, using a rudimentary quantum computer, has been unveiled by a team of researchers in China.
While the technique worked in a small-scale demonstration, experts stated that it's not yet efficient enough to crack current encryption keys and that the paper is a reminder of the vulnerability of online privacy. Quantum computers are known to be a potential threat to current encryption systems, but the technology is still in its infancy. Researchers estimate that it will be many years until quantum computers can crack cryptographic keys faster than ordinary computers. However, this new development serves as a reminder to stay vigilant and continue researching ways to improve online security.
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