What - or who - is balancing the wobbly scale of surveillance data?
National security often requires a tough balance of interests and rights.?To predict potential threats,?public security services need access to a sufficient amount of data and surveillance powers. In turn, comes the need to strike a?balance between protecting people's safety and preserving their privacy.?This balance is defined by measures of accountability to ensure surveillance powers are not exploited, and using emerging technologies for public safety, in a responsible, ethical and secure way.?
A German constitutional court has found against the police use?of?surveillance software used by the CIA.?A 2019 legislation allowed police to use data analytics software?to?create comprehensive profiles of people indiscriminately.?The court has since issued strict guidelines on how the police can use similar technologies - providing some much-needed clarity on strictly enforced data legislation in the country.
The EU has announced plans?to pass legislation?to help with the enforcement of GDPR. This comes after data authorities -?like?the Irish Data Protection Commission - have faced significant criticism for?not?properly holding Big Tech accountable for GDPR violations.??
In the UK, the ICO has recently released new?guidelines for game developers?encouraging them to verify the age of their users and protect them online.?These will help ensure video games?comply with the Children’s Code which outlines how UK data protection rules apply to children using digital services.?
While there has been a boom in legislation and frameworks to protect people's data, these would be toothless without the necessary tools and mechanisms to properly enforce them.?
Thanks,
Pimloc
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News
Vietnam trials facial recognition?in airports
Airports in Vietnam will soon be implementing facial recognition systems to scan passengers. This move is part of an effort to improve social order and reduce check-in time in airports, as well as help spot those on watch lists.
California hospital faces class action lawsuit for selling medical data to advertisers
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is facing a class action lawsuit from patients who were targeted with advertising relating to their medical conditions. The suit alleges the hospital shared private health data with Meta, contrary to their own privacy policy.
German Constitutional Court blocks police use of surveillance software
A law in Hesse and Hamburg which allows police to automatically process personal data using special software was found unlawful by the German Court.?The software, provided by Palantir Technologies, carried out automated data analysis to prevent crime.
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EU to pass a law which?improves data authority's?enforcement of GDPR?
The EU will propose new legislation this year which looks to improve the powers of regulators in EU countries to enforce the GDPR. The rules will harmonise aspects of the administrative procedure and allow for better dispute-resolution mechanisms.?
Body-worn cameras to be trialled by English football referees for the first time
The Football Association (FA) has announced that bodyworn cameras will be trialled by referees across four English football leagues. The cameras, supplied by Reveal Media, are an effort?to reduce the abuse received by referees from players, coaches, and fans.?
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AI News Snippet of the Week
AI trials to tackle wildfires across Oregon?
Oregon’s Willamette Valley will begin pilot testing using AI devices to detect different fire types based on chemical gas concentrations. This technology should help improve the efficiency of responses to wildfires, and monitor the fire behaviour to help contain it.?
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Policy Updates
ICO issues the gaming industry with new rules to protect children’s safety online
The ICO has recently released guidance and recommendations to game developers to ensure they protect children and comply with data protection laws. Developers are being called on to identify if players are underage and ensure?games are not detrimental to the well-being of children.
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2 年I bet this newsletter is so good, it's a banned substance in North Korea. ?? #mikebaxterapproved #newsletteraddict?
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2 年Using surveillance for security is only worth it for as long as those in power don't have the tendency to abuse it. I lived my early years in a totalitarian state, where "they" were watching and listening- it was horrible. I have no idea how to ensure that surveillance data is not abused, but the cynic in my wonders whether this is at all possible to achieve.