Category: Data Protection

AI Act and GDPR: Addressing Legal Uncertainty

The interaction between the AI Act and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) poses legal uncertainties that may require reform or additional guidance. The AI Act aims to ensure human-centered and trustworthy AI while safeguarding individual rights, including the protection of personal data.

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Arkansas Protects Citizens with New AI Likeness Law

Arkansas has enacted HB1071, a law aimed at protecting individuals from unauthorized AI-generated likenesses for commercial use, requiring explicit consent for such replication. This legislation expands existing publicity rights protections to include AI-generated images and voices, providing individuals with legal recourse against unauthorized use.

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Building an Effective AI System Inventory

This article discusses how to effectively map out the key components of AI systems—models, datasets, interfaces, and agents—using a card system for governance. By documenting these elements, organizations can better understand the risks and dependencies within their AI systems to ensure responsible management and oversight.

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Strengthening Digital Rights Through the EU AI Act

Dr. Maria Moloney explores the relationship between digital privacy and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the role of the EU’s AI Act in enhancing digital rights. The Act aims to regulate AI development and use, ensuring stronger protections for personal data in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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Harmonizing the GDPR and AI Act: Challenges and Opportunities

The article discusses the interplay between the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the newly introduced AI Act in the European Union, highlighting how both frameworks aim to protect individuals’ rights while governing AI systems. It emphasizes the importance of understanding their complementary nature and the potential conflicts that may arise in compliance efforts.

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Enforcing the AI Act: Balancing Innovation and Rights

As the November 2024 deadline approaches, EU member states are under pressure to establish authorities responsible for enforcing the AI Act, which regulates AI technologies to safeguard fundamental rights. The effectiveness of this Act will rely on robust enforcement mechanisms that balance innovation with the protection of privacy and civil liberties.

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