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Embracing the GDPR as a non-EU company

6 years after becoming enforceable, the GDPR has not died out in popularity as a conversation topic among board members. While is remains the elephant in the room for many a stakeholder, non-EU companies who have embraced its application and requirements are finding it much easier to remain contenders on the European market. This article […]

Data protection digest 2 – 16 Oct 2024: knowing your processors and sub-processors, automated driving, election technologies

Reliance on processors and sub-processors The EDPB has issued an opinion on the interpretation of certain duties of controllers relying on processors and sub-processors, arising from Art. 28 of the GDPR, as well as the wording of controller-processor contracts. In particular, controllers should have information on the identity of all processors and sub-processors etc. readily […]

Ethical AI: How Data Officers Craft Policies for Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) nowadays is pervasive and many organizations are attempting to develop their version of AI. The EU AI Act was recently passed in August 2024 after years of discussion between the European Commission and Parliament, and now it regulates the use and development of AI systems in the EU. The […]

Beyond Compliance: Elevating AI Ethics with a Data Officer’s Expertise

Introduction The ethical development and usage of artificial intelligence (AI) is essential to ensure fairness, transparency, and justice, as AI systems increasingly impact society and individuals. There are various frameworks and principles that organizations can use to mitigate risks such as bias, discrimination, and privacy violations. Appointing a Data Officer provides a strategic advantage by […]

Data protection digest 17 Sep – 1 Oct 2024: EU Data Act as an illustration of the GDPR ‘prevail’ principle

How does the EU Data Act interact with the GDPR? The Data Act will become applicable in the EU starting on 12 September 2025. In the runup, the European Commission has published an FAQ on the new legislation. Together with the Data Governance Act, it enables a fair distribution of value by establishing clear rules […]

The Future of Responsible AI: The Essential Role of a Data Officer

EU Digital Compliance Landscape After long discussions and a feedback process, we finally have the AI Act. The AI Act covers major concerns such as the ethical use of AI, AI governance, and risk management for AI systems. The future of responsible AI now has a clear legal path. It is hard to capture all […]

Data protection digest 2 – 16 Sep 2024: New SCCs initiative, data asset deals, probabilistic method and GDPR

In this digest we look at the perception of the term privacy in the digital era, data protection measures when concluding “asset deals”, the new SCCs initiative for international transfers from the EU, the probability method and data accuracy, and much more. Stay up to date! Sign up to receive our fortnightly digest via email. […]

Navigating the Ethical Maze: How a Data Officer Can Guide Your AI Journey

 Introduction With the growing developments in the effectiveness of artificial intelligence (AI), the use of AI has become increasingly common in organizations. Organizations are already relying more frequently on the use of generative AI or other tools and services that have integrated AI capabilities. As a result, if AI is processing personal information or involved […]

The Intersection of AI and Ethics: Why Your Organization Needs a Data Officer

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a key player in many industries and for different aspects of a business, from HR to product development, to the product itself. Its popularity and potential economic interest is only growing, with businesses and organizations intending to profit from its seemingly endless capabilities. For example, increased productivity and global greenhouse […]

Data protection digest 18 Aug – 2 Sep 2024: Swiss-US data transfers, BCR guide, Clearview AI fine

In this digest issue, we explore the latest Clearview AI fine, the secure Swiss-US data transfers, the data controller’s violation of the GDPR as subject to collective actions, the privacy risks of e-shop apps, and a new privacy policy generator and BCR monitoring tool. Stay up to date! Sign up to receive our fortnightly digest […]

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