Switzerland citizens will vote on whether to implement digital identification cards after previously denying a similar proposal in 2021, BBC News reports. The ID system aims to be privacy protective with user data stored on individuals’ devices, and limited government…
CNBC News reports that technology consulting firm Accenture plans to lay off staff who are unable to reskill in artificial intelligence as part of its broader restructuring efforts. CEO Julie Sweet framed the change as part of its business optimization…
On Friday, the European Commission released draft guidance and a reporting template for serious incidents under the EU AI Act. “This new obligation, set out in Article 73, aims to detect risks early, ensure accountability, enable quick action, and build…
Join the IAPP for a LinkedIn Live 2 Oct. exploring the overlap and intersection of a number of EU digital regulations, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation and AI Act. The conversation will feature a discussion among IAPP Principal…
In a statement released Friday, the U.K Information Commissioner’s Office said it welcomes Meta’s decision to ask users for consent to use their personal data for advertising purposes. After engaging with the ICO and under its pay-or-consent advertising model, Meta…
Officials from Ireland’s Data Protection Commission entered the offices of a Dublin-based data broker as part of its investigation into the sale of thousands of cellular users’ location data, RTE’s Prime Time reports. The DPC confirmed the investigation and announced…
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Friday that it will be mandatory for U.K. citizens to obtain a digital ID in order to gain employment, BBC News reports. The ID will be accessible via a smartphone app and will be…
Neon, a call-recording platform that pays users for sharing their phone calls for AI training purposes, allegedly contained a vulnerability that exposed users’ phone data, including phone call transcripts, TechCrunch reports. Neon said it is temporarily taking down the app…
The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled publishing the name of an athlete charged with violating anti-doping rules violates the EU General Data Protection Regulation. Advocate General Dean Spielmann said it was doubtful there is a proportionate need…
The U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office is warning people to be wary of unlawful marketing robo calls, which are becoming more difficult to spot due to automated technology. The ICO recently fined two energy firms for the practice, resulting in penalties…