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 […]
Author: AJ Richter
AJ Richter (B.A.) is a technical data protection analyst at TechGDPR. Her programming experience allows her to engage with technical teams on functional and non-functional privacy requirements, and to perform in-depth reviews and analysis.
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 […]
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 […]
Introducing the Privacy Tech Directory: A Tool for Data Protection and Compliance
The Privacy Tech Directory provided by TechGDPR is a centralized repository of resources and tools designed to help both companies and individuals safeguard their personal information and comply with privacy regulations. This resource was created in order to host a wide range of tools, from encryption and cookie management to open-source analytics, in one centralized […]
Does Server Location Really Matter Under GDPR? Understanding Data Localization in the Context of Data Protection Compliance
Many organizations wonder, “Does server location really matter under GDPR?”. This question arises from the complex landscape of data protection regulations. There is often a strong emphasis on the importance of the location of user data. However, in the context of the GDPR, data localization is not as important as many people think. Based on […]
Improving GDPR compliance with the EDPB Website Auditing Tool
The EDPB Website Auditing Tool, or EDPB WAT, was recently released to help monitor websites’ compliance with the GDPR. It is a free software project that is meant to help analyze websites. The EDPB Website Analysis tool uses Chromium as a webdriver to access a URL. It then will assess which external resources and cookies […]
Why should software developers care about GDPR compliance?
Software developers often view ensuring GDPR compliance as blocker . As they are left trying to figure out what personal data is and how to maintain compliance. In a recent study by Alhazmi and Arachchilage, software developers cite multiple reasons that make approaching GDPR compliance tricky. Some reasons listed include a lack of clear best […]
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