Tag: Artificial Intelligence

Explore advancements, ethical considerations, and regulatory requirements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, focusing on compliance with data privacy laws and responsible AI deployment. Learn more about AI ethics and compliance services offered by TechGDPR. This includes managed compliance for the new AI Act.

Data protection digest 18 Nov-2 Dec 2025:  “Digital omnibus” package latest & market price of personal data already estimated

“Digital omnibus” package latest On 19 November, the European Commission presented proposals for amendments in the digital area legislation, including the GDPR, the Data Act, the EU AI Act, and the NIS 2 Directive. According to digitalpolicyalert.org analysis, the Digital Omnibus would amend the GDPR by: The Digital Omnibus would also exempt personal data processing […]

AI Data Retention Strategy under the GDPR and the EU AI Act: Reconciling the Regulatory Clock

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, but organizations developing AI systems face a critical, often overlooked strategic risk: managing the retention of training data in compliance with European Union (EU) law. The GDPR emphasizes rapid deletion of personal data, while the EU AI Act requires long-term archival of system documentation. Navigating these conflicting requirements is […]

Data protection digest 3-17 Nov 2025: Consumer loan checks can reveal people’s lifestyle data 

Consumer loan checks Consumer loan checks can reveal people’s lifestyles. The Dutch Data Protection Authority AP concluded this after reviewing a bill concerning consumer loans. It believes that lenders can assess a person’s ability to meet payment obligations with less information about them. It’s unlikely that all the information in a bank statement, including sender, […]

Data protection digest 19 Oct – 2 Nov 2025: New AI Act and GDPR study & personal data stored on Blockchain

Blockchain applications and data protection     The Bank of England, in its October statement, confirmed that many firms in the financial sector are already using AI, exploring opportunities to use quantum computing, and piloting DLT applications. One example is stablecoins built on DLT networks, which are already being used at scale by individuals and businesses worldwide […]

Data protection digest 17 Sep – 3 Oct 2025: New Danish court ruling may change practice for GDPR compensations

GDPR compensations In Denmark, an individual has been awarded financial compensation for non-material damage resulting from a data breach (Art. 82 of the GDPR). A High Court ruled on 20 August, that a woman should receive approx. 335 euros in compensation after a municipality mistakenly shared her health information with a third party. The decision […]

Data protection digest 1-15 Sep 2025: The Data Act is fully applicable, “bossware” takes over workspaces

The Data Act As of 12 September, the Data Act has become directly applicable in the EU. It offers harmonised rules on fair access to and use of data. The new rules cover manufacturers, users, data holders, data recipients, public sector bodies, and data processing services. It is designed to empower users, both consumers and […]

Data protection digest 2-17 Aug 2025: “Data protection says what should be done, information security says how we do it” – Estonian regulator

How is data protection related to information security?  The goal of information security is to protect an organisation’s business processes. This means responsibility for the security of the entire operating system and the ability to resist any activities that threaten the availability, authenticity, integrity, and confidentiality of data processed in the system or the services […]

Data protection digest 18 Jul – 1 Aug 2025: DPO as a value creator and return on investment for companies

The DPO as a value for a company The French data protection regulator CNIL has studied the economic benefits of the presence of a Data Protection Officer within companies. Statistical analysis shows that it is often profitable, especially for companies taking a positive approach to GDPR compliance. The two most represented sectors were research, IT […]

GDPR Compliance for AI: Managing Cross-Border Data Transfers

Artificial intelligence (AI) is based on large and varied datasets to train models and enhance functionality. Though AI often works across borders, data protection regulations such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) impose stringent controls on transferring personal data abroad. The question is evident: how do businesses employ global AI systems and continue […]

Data protection digest  17 Jun – 1 Jul 2025: protecting individuals, not organisations, should be the focus of risk assessment

Risk Assessment Personal data protection should be the cornerstone of risk assessments for organisations. The Polish regulator UODO came to this conclusion after investigating a ransom attack in a children’s clinical hospital in Białystok. Access to IT systems was blocked, which resulted in a breach of confidentiality and availability of personal data of approximately 2,000 […]

Do you need support on data protection, privacy or GDPR? TechGDPR can help.

Request your free consultation