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[…] it is important to note that industrial policies from both central and local governments in China also exert substantial influence over the sector. Critically, the task to promote AI advancement amid escalating concerns is overseen by authorities other than the CAC, such as the Ministry of Science and Technology (“MST”) and the Ministry of […]

[…] Governor Lombardo, making Nevada the second state, after Washington, to pass broad-based consumer health data privacy legislation this session. The act will take effect on March 31, 2024. The Washington ‘My Health, My Data’ Act (MHMD), which was enacted on April 27, 2023, established a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive framework within U.S. law for the protection […]

[…] features, including a mechanism to report “harmful or unwanted” behavior. The children’s and health provisions of SB 3 appear to be informed by the California Age-Appropriate Design Code (AADC) and the recently enacted Washington State My Health, My Data Act, respectively, but contain numerous important distinctions.  FPF has prepared a comparison chart to help […]

[…] owners to demonstrate their claims about the performance of their AI systems. Second, an organization’s use of AI Verify does not guarantee that tested AI systems are free from risks or biases, nor that they  are completely “safe” or “ethical.” Third, AI Verify is intended to preclude organizations from unintentionally divulging sensitive information from […]

[…] the Review Report’s proposal to grant the OAIC the power to determine codes of practice, the Report proposes that the OAIC should issue a “Children’s Online Privacy Code” for online services that are likely to be accessed by children. The Code would align with the UK’s Age Appropriate Design Code, and would provide guidance […]

[…] in California AADC, Section 2 defines “substantial harm or privacy risk” to include: mental health disorders; addictive behaviors; physical violence, online bullying and harassment; sexual exploitation; the promotion and marketing or tobacco, gambling, alcohol, or narcotic drugs; and predatory, unfair, or deceptive marketing practices or other financial harms. Both the California AADC and Section […]

[…] individuals”. As for “valid consent”, there are several conditions that must be met when obtaining it, pursuant to Article 11 of the Decree: The consent must be freely given and fully informed.  The consent must be explicitly and specifically expressed. This can be done in writing, orally, or through other clear actions, such as […]

[…] dates of some of MHMD’s provisions, in general the Washington Legislature seems to intend for MHMD’s substantive data privacy requirements to come into effect on March 31, 2024 (or June 30, 2024 for small businesses). Other provisions, including the Act’s sections on geofencing and enforcement, will take effect in 90 days time.  This post […]

[…] Sloan Foundation, a non-profit grantmaking institution whose mission is to enhance the welfare of all through the advancement of scientific knowledge. FPF’s Award Ceremony will be held virtually on May 10, 2023, and is free for anyone interested in learning more about these winning programs and data sharing. Register for the event here to RSVP.

On Friday, April 21st, the Montana State Legislature approved the ‘Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act’ (MCDPA) to be sent to the Governor’s desk. If enacted by Governor Gianforte, Montana would join the 6 states that have adopted comprehensive privacy frameworks. Notably, at almost every stage of the legislative process, the MCDPA received unanimous bipartisan support […]