Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for the internal market, has urged Meta (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram), X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, to comply with the Digital Services Act (DSA), remove illegal and false content on their platforms, and provide details on their countermeasures against the spread of illegal and false content.
The request was made following the war ...
Following Hamas’s atrocious attack against Israel, the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) has been authorized, under emergency regulations, to access computer systems that operate stationary cameras. For a three-months’ period, the IDF can delete footage or disrupt camera operations, especially when the footage could pose a threat to national security or interfere with the IDF’s military operations.
The access is permitted ...
A majority opinion of the Federal Court of Appeals in Canada held that Google’s search engine is subject to the federal privacy law, a decision that could grant Canadians the “right to be forgotten”, namely, to request the delisting of search results.
In 2017, a complainant contacted the Canadian federal privacy commissioner, alleging that obsolete and incorrect online information about ...
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is taking steps to reinstate net neutrality rules, which were rescinded by the Trump administration in 2018. Net neutrality rules require internet access providers to treat all online traffic equally, devoid of bias, favoritism, or unjust interference, without intentionally slowing down or blocking any type of online services. These rules are specifically aimed at prohibiting ...
The UK privacy regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), has released guidance to employers on complying with data protection laws in the complex issue of employee monitoring.
According to the guidance, employers need to strike the right balance between data protection rights and the need to monitor employees. Before implementing any monitoring measures, employers should conduct a Data Protection Impact ...
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), comprising countries such as Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia, is formulating a unified policy regarding the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI). This policy emphasizes ethical and governance considerations. It highlights potential threats linked to AI, including deep fakes and impersonation, while offering member states the leeway to formulate strategies for countering these dangers. ...
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