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European Privacy Regulators Opine on Personal Data Processing in AI Model Training

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued a detailed opinion on privacy implications for AI models under the GDPR. The opinion outlines key considerations including the application of the GDPR to AI Models trained on personal data, the applicability of the “legitimate interest” legal basis for training AI models on personal data, and the implications for AI models unlawfully trained ...

New European Directive - Liability for Defective Digital Products, Software & AI

A new European Product Liability Directive (the “PLD”) now applies to digital and AI-based products. It replaces its predecessor from 1985. The PLD defines rules of evidence and liability for compensation for property damage, personal injury, and data loss. It applies to any company in the supply chain of software and artificial intelligence (AI) systems to the European Union market, ...

Bank of Israel Issues Proper Conduct of Banking Business Directive on Cybersecurity

Israel’s Supervisor of Banks has released a new directive – Proper Conduct of Banking Business Directive No. 364 – which consolidates and replaces three previous directives on information technology management, cybersecurity, and data protection (Directives 357, 361, and 363). This comprehensive update reflects the banking sector’s need to deal with the growing sophistication of cyber threats and the evolving privacy ...

New Australian Cyber Law Requires Notification of Ransomware Payouts

Australia has enacted a new law designed to improve cyber security for the country. The law addresses several key areas including mandatory security standards for internet-connectable products, ransomware reporting obligations, information sharing for significant cyber incidents, and the establishment of a Cyber Incident Review Board.

The law mandates security standards for relevant internet-connectable products. Manufacturers and suppliers of these products ...

New European Directive on Liability in Digital Products, Software, and AI Technology

The European Union Directive on liability for defective products came into force in December 2024 and will become effective from December 2026. It establishes common rules for the liability of economic operators for damages caused by defective products. The directive aims to enhance the EU market and ensure high consumer protection by addressing innovative technologies such as AI and global ...

UK Regulator Issues Guidance on Use of AI in Recruitment

The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published a report outlining recommendations for the fair and lawful use of artificial intelligence in screening job applicants. Following a sector-wide review, the ICO emphasized the importance of fairness, data minimization, and increased transparency in processing personal information for recruitment purposes.

AI tools can streamline recruitment by filtering unqualified candidates, scoring applicants against ...

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