The Privacy Pulse - September 2024

News Roundup

California awaits fate of legislature-approved AI safety bill

California's AI bill SB 1047, aimed at regulating high-cost AI development, has passed the legislature and awaits Governor Newsom's decision. The bill's provisions and debate reflect broader tensions on AI regulation, with potential national implications.

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Notes from the Asia-Pacific region: Court decision on abuse survivors' data offers helpful privacy precedent

New Zealand's High Court decision in H v Attorney-General clarifies privacy rights for adult survivors of state care abuse, ruling that access to personal information cannot be restricted by other welfare laws or court rules. This landmark case sets crucial precedent for privacy practitioners.

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Assessing AI's risks and impacts: A conversation with NIST's Reva Schwartz

NIST's new ARIA program aims to advance sociotechnical testing of AI systems by developing methods to assess real-world impacts. Lead investigator Reva Schwartz shares insights on the program's goals, methodologies, and future outputs.

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AI development raises question of legal basis

The EDPB taskforce report highlights privacy concerns in developing large language models, debating the use of legitimate interest versus consent as the legal basis. The report raises crucial questions on data processing, legal grounds, and safeguards, especially for AI development in Europe.

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