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[…] Trustworthiness (AI Framework Act or Act).  The AI Framework Act was officially promulgated on 21 January 2025 and will take effect on 22 January 2026, following a one-year transition period to prepare for compliance. During this period, MSIT will assist with the issuance of Presidential Decrees and other sub-regulations and guidelines to clarify implementation […]

[…] like “personal information” and “operator,” but in a few instances switches to “personal data” and “controller,” perhaps from borrowing language from more modern privacy laws like the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act.     The substantive data minimization trend continues While the federal COPPA framework is largely focused on consent, former Commissioner Slaughter noted in 2022 […]

[…] As part of AIPA, Utah established a regulatory sandbox program and created the Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy to oversee AI governance and innovation in the state. One of the AI Office’s early priorities has been assessing the role of AI-driven mental health chatbots in licensed medical practice. To address concerns surrounding these chatbots, […]

[…] which will cover Securing Safe and Trustworthy Cross-Border Data Flows. The side event will take place on May 8, 2025 from 9:00 – 11:30am WAT at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja. Cross-border data flows are essential for Africa’s digital transformation, driving trade, innovation and regional integration. However, achieving secure and trusted data flows requires balancing local contexts with global standards. This event will focus […]

[…] the challenges in defining fairness. She noted that while engineers often bear the responsibility of addressing bias, broader policy frameworks are needed. Their discussion explored the tension between AI neutrality and the necessity for companies to engage with ethical and social justice considerations. Ms. Xiang argued that AI systems mirror existing societal inequalities rather […]

[…] utilizing the data they steward, a gap persists in applying these technologies and realizing their potential benefits.” Key findings outlined in the report include: PETs are not one-size-fits-all solutions but are evolving tools aimed at enabling the sustainable utility of data without sacrificing confidentiality or security.  There is a significant gap in technical knowledge […]

[…] our regional voice to the global conversation”, said Jason Grant Allen, Director, Centre for Digital Law .  FPF has established a global presence across the US, Europe, Africa, the Asia-Pacific, India, Israel, and Latin America, monitoring policy developments and providing stakeholders with key insights. Its partnership with SMU strengthens this strategy, advancing its expertise […]

[…] of organizations that make data available for researchers. It  provides information about the company, the data, any access restrictions, and relevant links: Data Sharing for Research Tracker One of the most difficult, time-consuming, and expensive parts of the research process is collecting data, but using existing data can help researchers mitigate the time and […]

[…] rights: the LPPD expands regulation on previously recognized rights of access, rectification, suppression, and opposition, and adds new rights to portability and to block the processing of one’s data;  Additional lawful grounds for processing: the law introduces new legitimate bases for processing data as exceptions or alternatives to consent;  New obligations to controllers and […]

Most countries in the world have data protection or privacy laws and there is growing cross-border enforcement cooperation between data protection authorities, which might lead one to believe that the protection of global data flows and transfers is steadily advancing. However, instability and risks arising from wars, trade disputes, and the weakening of the […]