The Privacy Corner Robert Bateman

This week's Privacy Corner newsletter covers a range of important topics:
Generative AI and GDPR: Privacy advocacy group noyb filed a complaint against OpenAI, alleging its AI tool ChatGPT violates user privacy by generating inaccurate personal data. The crux of the issue lies in whether noyb expects OpenAI to fix inherent limitations of the technology and the applicability of GDPR in this case.Fines for Location Data Sharing: The FCC penalized four major US wireless carriers nearly $200 million for allegedly sharing customers' location data with third parties without proper consent. This action reflects growing regulatory scrutiny around data privacy, especially concerning sensitive information like location.Updated Health Breach Notification Rule: The FTC finalized amendments to the Health Breach Notification Rule, expanding its scope to cover health apps and unauthorized disclosures of health information, not just security breaches. This highlights the evolving privacy landscape in the US healthcare sector.

In this week’s Privacy Corner Newsletter:
Why a new US law that protects data from “foreign adversaries” extends beyond just TikTok.What the EDPB has planned for the next three years.How the ICO lost its appeal against Experian.

In this week’s Privacy Corner Newsletter:
European data protection authorities say “no” to (some) “consent or pay”.California’s privacy regulator says “no” to the new US federal privacy bill.The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says “no” to telehealth provider Cerebral's alleged sharing of its users’ sensitive information.

Privacy News Roundup by Robert Bateman

California just released stricter guidelines for businesses. They can't ask for unnecessary personal info when you request access to your data. 

Google agreed to delete billions of browsing records following a lawsuit claiming "Incognito Mode" wasn't truly private. 

The UK is prioritizing children's online privacy! They'll be checking social media platforms like Facebook & YouTube to ensure they comply with child protection laws. 

In this episode of The Privacy Corner, we cover three major privacy news from this week:

First, WorldCoin, a digital identity and cryptocurrency project by Sam Altman, faces legal challenges in Portugal and other countries due to its biometric data processing practices. 

Second, the UK attributes a significant data breach of the Electoral Commission and an attempted cyber attack on its parliamentarians to China, raising concerns about national security. 

Third, the FTC releases a report showcasing its vigorous privacy and security enforcement activities in 2023, including notable cases and their focus on artificial intelligence, sensitive data, and algorithmic accountability.

00:00 Welcome to The Privacy Corner!
00:11 WorldCoin's Legal Troubles Across the Globe
04:26 UK's Electoral Commission Data Breach Blamed on China
06:46 FTC's Busy Year in Privacy and Data Security
09:10 Closing Remarks and Easter Wishes

Join us for a special episode of the Privacy Corner as Robert Bateman, Data Privacy Expert, hosts Keir Lamont, Director for U.S. Legislation at the Future of Privacy Forum, on the My Health My Data Act, scheduled to take effect in Washington on March 31, 2024, for regulated entities.

This legislation stands as one of the most comprehensive and significant privacy laws enacted in the United States that explicitly aims to protect consumer health data.

Lamont shares his expert insights on how this law integrates into the broader framework of U.S. and state privacy regulations. The discussion deeply explores the application, intent, and enforcement of the My Health My Data Act.

Tune in to get an understanding of the law's potential impact on businesses, consumers, and the broader privacy landscape.