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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 […]

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 […]

All-in-one Data Officer services: DataOfficer.eu by TechGDPR

TechGDPR is introducing a new service: the Data Officer. DATA PROTECTION GOVERNANCE ETHICS COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT OFFICER.eu by In today’s digital world, safeguarding sensitive information is more important than ever. At TechGDPR, we understand the complexities of data management and oversight for technology companies and are now offering a comprehensive solution for all-in-one data oversight through […]

Data protection digest 3 – 16 Aug 2024: data labelling for LLMs, third-party cookies as a cause of leaks

In this issue: X’s AI Grok training suspended in the EU,  third-party cookies may lead to data breaches, Uniqlo ‘payroll’ mistake, car rental refusal based on client’s income, and AI non-transparency – data scraping, maximisation, risks of regurgitation, and what is behind data labelling for the LLMs industry. Stay up to date! Sign up to […]

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