This is part two of our examination of the European Union’s new artificial intelligence law, the (“EU AI Act”). In part one, we introduced the scope of the EU AI Act and discussed what types of AI systems are outright…
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The EU AI Act: Part Two – High-Risk AI Systems
Tagged with: AI, artificial intelligence, EU, European Union, legislation, regulations
Posted in Artificial Intelligence
Posted in Artificial Intelligence
The European Union Artificial Intelligence Act: Part One – Scope and Prohibited Systems
The European Union recently enacted its new artificial intelligence regulation, the (“EU AI Act”). The new law is expected to have a substantial impact on the AI industry, including on companies outside of the EU, much as the GDPR did.…
Tagged with: A.I., artificial intelligence, EU AI Act, European Union, legislation, regulations
Posted in Artificial Intelligence
Posted in Artificial Intelligence
The Biden Administration’s Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly expands throughout the private sector and government, the Biden administration has published a report titled A Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights. A summary is available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/ai-bill-of-rights/ and the full…
Does the CCPA Apply to Financial Institutions?
Despite the global pandemic, the California Attorney General will begin enforcing the California Consumer Privacy Act on July 1 as planned, so even in this new work-from-home environment, businesses must continue to work towards compliance and resolve any open issues.…
Tagged with: attorneys general, California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, CCPA, enforcement, GLBA, privacy, regulations
Posted in CCPA, Legislation, Privacy, Regulations
Posted in CCPA, Legislation, Privacy, Regulations
5 Ways in Which Your Company’s Privacy Policy is Insufficient
Well thought-out internal privacy policies and procedures are an essential part of any company’s information management program. These internal policies should not be confused with a company’s external privacy notice, which informs the company’s customers as to how it may…
Tagged with: data security, policies and procedures, privacy, regulations, risk management, security practices
Posted in Policies and Procedures, Privacy
Posted in Policies and Procedures, Privacy
Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of FACTA Suit on Standing Grounds
A three-judge panel of the Third Circuit recently affirmed a district court ruling that dismissed a suit for violation of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act of 2003 (FACTA) for lack of Article III standing. The plaintiff, Ahmed Kamal,…
Tagged with: credit cards, facta, PII, privacy, regulations, standing
Posted in Litigation, Privacy, Regulations
Posted in Litigation, Privacy, Regulations
Congress Holds Hearings on Privacy and Data Protection
With all of the hubbub swirling around Capitol Hill last week with the Michael Cohen hearings, you can’t be blamed if you missed the fact that two important congressional hearings on privacy and data protection took place as well, one…
Tagged with: cyber security, data security, hearings, legislation, privacy, regulations
Posted in Data Security, Legislation, Privacy
Posted in Data Security, Legislation, Privacy
FTC Announces Record Settlement for Children’s Privacy Violations
On February 27, the FTC announced that the operators of the video social networking application Musical.ly, now known as TikTok, agreed to pay $5.7 million to settle allegations that it violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). According to the…
Tagged with: FTC, legislation, privacy, regulations
Posted in FTC, Privacy, Regulations, Social Media
Posted in FTC, Privacy, Regulations, Social Media
Illinois Supreme Court Sheds Light on the Importance of Strict Compliance with State’s Biometric Information Privacy Act
On January 25, 2019, in Rosenbach v. Six Flags Entm’t Corp., the Illinois Supreme Court held that an individual is an “aggrieved” party under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”) and may seek damages absent an allegation of harm…
Tagged with: biometrics, class action, legislation, litigation, privacy, regulations
Posted in Legislation, Litigation, Privacy, Regulations
Posted in Legislation, Litigation, Privacy, Regulations
Senators Introduce Data Care Act to Establish Duties for Online Service Providers
On December 12, 2018, Senator Schatz (D-HI), along with 15 other Senators, introduced the Data Care Act of 2018 “to establish duties for online service providers with respect to end user data that such providers collect and use.” The bill…
Tagged with: cyber security, data security, FTC, GDPR, hearings, legislation, policies and procedures, privacy, regulations
Posted in FTC, Legislation, Privacy, Standards
Posted in FTC, Legislation, Privacy, Standards
