The Israeli government is proposing an amendment to the law governing the authority and operation of the Israel Security Agency (ISA), colloquially known as “Shabak”. The proposal introduces a significant expansion of the agency’s powers, particularly in the areas of intelligence collection and surveillance.
The proposal establishes a legal basis for the use of advanced surveillance tools, similar to NSO’s ...
In a groundbreaking decision, the England and Wales High Court has determined that a hardware artificial neural network, once it has completed its learning process, qualifies as a computer rather than software. Consequently, it is now eligible for patent protection. This landmark ruling is set to significantly impact the landscape of AI patentability.
The court’s decision avoids the exclusion ...
The European Union’s Court of Justice (CJEU) held that administrative fines may only be imposed on a data controller under the GDPR where it has either intentionally or negligently violated the GDPR. The CJEU clarified that a lack of awareness about a GDPR breach does not insulate entities from fines, highlighting the importance of active compliance with GDPR mandates.
The ...
EDPB Guidelines on Cookies. The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is seeking public feedback on draft guidelines regarding the technical scope of Article 5(3) of the Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive (ePrivacy Directive). The draft guidelines aim to extend the ePrivacy Directive to new tracking methods beyond cookies. They also aim to enhance legal clarity for data controllers and users ...
A California federal judge has dismissed claims that Meta’s Large Language Model (LLaMA) constitutes a derivative work of the materials it was trained on, labeling the claim as “nonsensical.” The lawsuit, asserted by comedian Sarah Silverman and others, challenged Meta’s use of their books for AI training but had most claims dismissed. However, the judge allowed the plaintiffs to amend ...
The Council of the European Union has adopted the Data Act, a pivotal regulation that establishes new standards for accessing and utilizing non-personal data within the European Union. Integral to the EU’s strategy to enhance its digital landscape, the Data Act complements the Data Governance Act adopted in 2022.
The new law aims to promote fair sharing of non-personal data ...
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) published its initial draft of rules aimed at balancing the innovative benefits of automated decision-making technologies with the rights and privacy of individuals. The draft is initially intended for discussion at the board of the CPPA and will be opened to public comments thereafter.
Under the proposed rules, businesses employing automated decision-making technology must ...
As IoT devices become increasingly common in homes, they pose growing privacy risks. These devices, which include smart thermostats and connected systems, often collect substantial volumes of personal data. They sometimes do so without explicit user consent, revealing sensitive information on lifestyle. The integration of AI in smart homes further complicates this. It analyzes extensive data, often without proper consent, ...
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