The Privacy Corner

This Week in Privacy: AGs Block US Privacy Bill, China Blamed for UK Hack, Finnish Retailer Fined Heavily US: Attorneys General from 15 states oppose the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) due to concerns about preemption of state privacy laws. UK: Government suspects China of a cyberattack on the military payroll system, exposing names and bank details. Finland: Data Protection Authority fines online store €856,000 for requiring account creation and indefinitely storing customer data.

This week's Privacy Corner newsletter covers a range of important topics: Generative AI and GDPR:Fines for Location Data Sharing:Updated Health Breach Notification Rule:

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Privacy News Roundup by Robert Bateman California just released stricter guidelines for businesses. They can't ask for unnecessary personal info when you request access to your data. Google agreed to delete billions of browsing records following a lawsuit claiming "Incognito Mode" wasn't truly private. The UK is prioritizing children's online privacy! They'll be checking social media platforms like Facebook & YouTube to ensure they comply with child protection laws.

In this episode of The Privacy Corner, we cover three major privacy news from this week: First, WorldCoin, a digital identity and cryptocurrency project by Sam Altman, faces legal challenges in Portugal and other countries due to its biometric data processing practices. Second, the UK attributes a significant data breach of the Electoral Commission and an attempted cyber attack on its parliamentarians to China, raising concerns about national security. Third, the FTC releases a report showcasing its vigorous privacy and security enforcement activities in 2023, including notable cases and their focus on artificial intelligence, sensitive data, and algorithmic accountability. 00:00 Welcome to The Privacy Corner! 00:11 WorldCoin's Legal Troubles Across the Globe 04:26 UK's Electoral Commission Data Breach Blamed on China 06:46 FTC's Busy Year in Privacy and Data Security 09:10 Closing Remarks and Easter Wishes

Join us for a special episode of the Privacy Corner as Robert Bateman, Data Privacy Expert, hosts Keir Lamont, Director for U.S. Legislation at the Future of Privacy Forum, on the My Health My Data Act, scheduled to take effect in Washington on March 31, 2024, for regulated entities. This legislation stands as one of the most comprehensive and significant privacy laws enacted in the United States that explicitly aims to protect consumer health data. Lamont shares his expert insights on how this law integrates into the broader framework of U.S. and state privacy regulations. The discussion deeply explores the application, intent, and enforcement of the My Health My Data Act. Tune in to get an understanding of the law's potential impact on businesses, consumers, and the broader privacy landscape.

This week's episode of The Privacy Corner, with Robert Bateman and sponsored by Privado AI, covers three major privacy-related developments. Firstly, the OCR's updated guidance on tracking technologies for HIPAA covered entities, emphasizing strict regulations to avoid disclosing Protected Health Information (PHI) to vendors like Facebook and Google. Secondly, the Belgian DPA's decision supporting the use of legitimate interests in AI model training by analyzing a case involving Bank Y's discount scheme and the handling of transaction data. Lastly, the ICO's enforcement notice to the UK Home Office for failing to conduct a proper Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for its migrant ankle tagging scheme, indicating serious privacy oversights in the process. Additional discussions include the scope and implications of these developments and an announcement on an upcoming special edition with Keir Lamont on the Washington My Health My Data Act. 00:00 Welcome to The Privacy Corner! 00:12 HIPAA's New Guidance on Tracking Technologies 05:33 Belgian DPA's Decision on AI Training and Legitimate Interests 10:12 UK Government's Ankle Tagging Scheme Under Scrutiny 11:51 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Special Edition

In this episode of Privacy Corner, Robert Bateman discusses three major privacy-related developments. Firstly, the EU AI Act has been passed by the parliament, detailing the gradual enforcement of prohibited AI practices, general purpose AI system rules, and high risk AI system obligations. Secondly, Kentucky has passed a comprehensive privacy law, similar to Virginia's, encompassing data processing guidelines, consumer rights, and GDPR-inspired principles. Lastly, the European Commission has been sanctioned under data protection law for its use of Microsoft 365, highlighting issues in data processing agreements and data transfers.

In this episode of The Privacy Corner, Robert Bateman highlights the week's top privacy developments. He discusses a complex CJEU case related to the Transparency and Consent Framework in digital advertising, highlights bold statements from the FTC on privacy and data collection following significant enforcement cases, and examines the ICO's call for views on 'consent or pay' models. The episode covers the implications of these developments for data privacy and the responsibilities of companies in handling personal data.

Privacy week in review with Robert Bateman President Biden issues a groundbreaking executive order on international data transfers, diverging sharply from the EU's approach. Meanwhile, in Canada, the Pornhub operator faces serious allegations of privacy violations, with consequences described as "devastating." Down in South Africa, a landmark enforcement against spam emails marks a first under direct marketing rules.

In this episode of 'The Privacy Corner', Robert Bateman shares his top three privacy news developments for the week. He discusses the significant privacy fine and order imposed on UK based antivirus company Avast by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). He also talks about DoorDash's settlement under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the ongoing investigation of TikTok under the Digital Services Act (DSA). Throughout the video, Bateman breaks down the privacy and data protection related elements of each case, offering insightful commentary on these important developments.

In this episode of 'The Privacy Corner', Robert Bateman discusses the week's top three privacy developments. He talks about the California Privacy Protection Agency winning an appeal which makes its CPRA regulations enforceable. Also, he discusses the priorities set out by the French Data Protection Authority (CNIL) for enforcement up to 2024, which includes investigations related to the Olympic and Paralympic games, minors' data, and loyalty programs. Lastly, he describes a warning by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to companies about training their AI models on users. These developments imply a need for businesses to understand and comply with the implications of changing privacy regulations, especially in terms of AI usage and data protection.

Stay informed about the ever-evolving landscape of privacy with Robert Bateman in this episode of Privacy Corner. This week, he delves into key developments, including the UK government's approach to AI regulation, the Federal Trade Commission's case against data broker Cochava, and the recent report from the Connecticut Attorney General regarding the state's new data privacy act. 00:00 Introduction 00:15 UK's New Approach to AI Regulation 06:12 FTC vs Data Broker Cochava 09:53 Connecticut's Data Privacy Act Enforcement 12:36 Conclusion

In this week's Privacy Corner, Robert Bateman discusses three major privacy developments. The Italian regulator Garante contesting Chat GPT's GDPR compliance; Google's plan to incorporate its large language model 'Bard' into its messaging app, potentially raising e-privacy issues; and the ICO's update on its cookie sweep and the development of an AI tool to identify cookie violations. The video also delves into the history of OpenAI's allegations, the repercussions of Google's plan, and the ICO's interaction with non-compliant websites.

In this episode of The Privacy Corner, the first highlight is the French DPA's hefty fine on Amazon over its intrusive employee monitoring program. Up next is the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) stern action against data broker, InMarket, for mishandling sensitive location data. The episode concludes with useful guidance from the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) on universal opt-out signals.

The FTC is set to enhance children's online privacy with proposed changes to the COPPA Rule, aiming to strengthen safeguards against data misuse and increase parental control. - In a landmark decision, a retailer faces the FTC's order to delete its biometric database, highlighting the growing concerns and regulatory actions on biometric data privacy. - Google's new age-estimation face-scanning tool gains momentum with a UK certification, indicating a significant step in age verification technology and its acceptance in regulatory frameworks.

In this episode of Privacy Corner, Robert Bateman discusses three prominent privacy news developments of the week - EDPB's concluded coordinated enforcement action looking at Data Protection Officers across the EU, France's fine of 10 million euros to Yahoo for cookie violations, and the Spanish Data Protection Authority's (AEPD) view of cookies and requirements for consent. He ends by emphasizing the importance of having a data protection officer, providing them necessary resources and insights into AEPD's guidance on audience measurement cookies.

In this episode of The Privacy Corner, Robert Bateman discusses the latest updates in privacy laws within the U.S. These include details of Vermont's My Health, My Data Act, the effects of Utah's Consumer Privacy Act and finally, the universal opt-out mechanism defined by the Colorado Privacy Act. Bateman also mentions the upcoming Bridge Summit by Privado AI taking place on Data Privacy Day. Tune in for a detailed look at these critical privacy developments and more.

In this episode of Privacy Corner, Robert talks about key privacy-related news going on globally. He dives into the Court of Justice of the EU's latest judgement, the EU's upcoming AI Act, and the lawsuit Adobe is facing for allegedly tracking without consent. He also briefly describes EU's law-making process, explains implications of the latest privacy rulings, and highlights the upcoming Bridge Summit sponsored by Provado AI. Learn about these issues and more in this detailed and comprehensive coverage of privacy-related matters around the world.