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European Parliament votes to transform online political campaigning

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https://www.politico.eu/article/european-parliament-approves-its-position-on-political-advertising-law/?
The European Parliament on Thursday voted to restrict how political ads can target voters in the EU, in an attempt to forestall manipulation ahead of the 2024 European elections.

European lawmakers approved the institution’s position on a draft EU rulebook to set transparency and privacy rules for political advertising on platforms like Facebook and Google. The vote was 433-61 with 110 abstentions.

While the law presented by the European Commission in November 2021 still has to be negotiated with EU countries, politicians could be limited to delivering paid political messages to users on online platforms based on only three pieces of information, including the language they speak, whether they’re first-time voters, and their general location, within 60 days of an election or referendum.
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Each country should have ‘Data Protection Act’: Law Minister

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https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/dh7xgsqd8t
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq said on Monday that every country should have the ‘Data Protection Act’ reports news agency UNB.

The minister said this a day after US Ambassador in Dhaka Peter Haas said that many US organisations would have to leave Bangladesh once the draft law is passed.
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Asean nations intensify focus on cyber security, data protection

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https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2023/02/877329/asean-nations-intensify-focus-cyber-security-data-protection
BORACAY, Philippines: Data protection, anti-scamming and cybersecurity are among the issues given priority as senior officials from Asean countries convene in Boracay Island, laying the groundwork for reshaping the region’s post-Covid-19 digital landscape.

Undersecretary of International Division, Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) Mano Verabathran said enhancing cybersecurity cooperation and anti-scamming measures were essential requirements to secure Asean’s economy and digitalisation initiatives, especially in view of more sophisticated attacks and threats.
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African states tighten laws on data privacy and protection

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https://www.breakingkenyanews.com/2023/02/african-states-tighten-laws-on-data.html
With nearly 600 million people across Africa using the internet today, African countries are increasingly recognising the need to legislate and invest in, data and privacy protection.
Internet Society, a non-profit advocacy organisation, estimates that more than 17 African countries have enacted comprehensive personal data protection legislation.
Additionally, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, 33 countries had some form of legislation that guaranteed data and privacy protection as of 2021.
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EU and US strengthen cooperation on artificial intelligence and computing to address global challenges

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https://ngiatlantic.eu/news/eu-and-us-strengthen-cooperation-artificial-intelligence-and-computing-address-global
30 Jan 2023
In April 2022, the European Union, the United States and several international partners proposed a Declaration for the Future of the Internet, supporting a trusted, open, free, global, interoperable, realiable and secure internet for the protection and respect of human rights across the digital world.

The partners in the Declaration share the belief that the Internet should operate as a single, decentralised “network of networks”, discarding unfair discrimination and promoting connectivity, democracy, peace, the rule of law and sustainable development.

Building upon the principles expressed in the Declaration for the Future of the Internet, on 27 January 2023, the US Department of State and the EU Directorate-General DG CONNECT have signed an “Administrative Arrangement on Artificial Intelligence for the Public Good” in a virtual ceremony, which will be implemented by relevant US and EU institutions and agencies working in this area.

Increased collaboration on research will help identify and further develop promising AI research results that have the potential for broad societal benefits in areas ranging from climate change, natural disasters, health and medicine, electric grid optimisation to agriculture.
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AI Act: EU Parliament’s crunch time on high-risk categorisation, prohibited practices

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https://www.euractiv.com/section/artificial-intelligence/news/ai-act-eu-parliaments-crunch-time-on-high-risk-categorisation-prohibited-practices/
The European Parliament’s co-rapporteurs proposed compromise amendments to the list of high-risk AI applications, banned uses and concept definitions.

EU lawmakers Brando Benifei and Dragoș Tudorache are striving to close the negotiations on the Artificial Intelligence Act in the coming days. The Act is the world’s first attempt to regulate AI based on its potential to cause harm.

Among the pending issues the two lawmakers are trying to close is the list of AI uses that pose significant risks, the prohibited practices and the definitions of the key concepts used in the draft law, according to documents obtained by EURACTIV.

High-risk areas

The AI Act’s Annex III lists critical areas with specific use cases.
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State of the Union address calls for Congress to pass antitrust and data privacy legislation

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https://9to5mac.com/2023/02/08/state-of-the-union/
President Biden’s second State of the Union address called on Congress to pass bipartisan legislation on both antitrust and data privacy issues.

His comments on the antitrust issue specifically referenced the need to prevent tech companies favoring their own products, an accusation frequently levelled at Apple …

Background

Apple has come under antitrust pressure all around the world, most notably in respect of App Store policies – including in its home market of the US.

Back in 2019, Congress began a year-long antitrust investigation into tech giants, which included Apple. The Cupertino company was found to engage in “deeply disturbing” anticompetitive behavior.”
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ChatGPT is a data privacy nightmare, and we ought to be concerned

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https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/02/chatgpt-is-a-data-privacy-nightmare-and-you-ought-to-be-concerned/
ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. Within two months of its release it reached 100 million active users, making it the fastest-growing consumer application ever launched. Users are attracted to the tool’s advanced capabilities—and concerned by its potential to cause disruption in various sectors.

A much less discussed implication is the privacy risks ChatGPT poses to each and every one of us. Just yesterday, Google unveiled its own conversational AI called Bard, and others will surely follow. Technology companies working on AI have well and truly entered an arms race.

The problem is, it’s fueled by our personal data.

300 billion words. How many are yours?
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The AI Act’s fine line on critical infrastructure

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https://www.euractiv.com/section/next-generation-infrastructure/news/the-ai-acts-fine-line-on-critical-infrastructure/
As EU policymakers make progress in defining an upcoming rulebook for Artificial Intelligence, the question of to what extent AI models employed to manage critical infrastructure should be covered by tight requirements still remains open.

The AI Act is reaching a critical stage in the legislative process, with the European Parliament set to reach a common position in the coming weeks. The legislative proposal is the world’s first attempt to put in place a comprehensive set of rules for Artificial Intelligence based on its potential risks.

A critical aspect of the draft law is the category of AI models that can cause significant harm, which must comply with stricter obligations regarding quality and risk management. However, concerning critical infrastructure, how to assess risk remains a matter of debate.
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European Digital Identity Wallets: Commission publishes first technical Toolbox towards prototypes

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https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/european-digital-identity-wallets-commission-publishes-first-technical-toolbox-towards-prototypes?pk_source=ec_newsroom&pk_medium=email&pk_campaign=Shaping%20Europe%E2%80%99s%20Digital%20Future
Today, the Commission is publishing the first version of a common EU Toolbox to implement the European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDI Wallet).
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This technical backbone, developed by Member States in close collaboration with the Commission, will be the basis to engineer a prototype Wallet that can be used for testing in a variety of use-cases.

The Toolbox will complement the legislative proposal on a trusted and secure Digital Identity and is a crucial first step that will enable the creation of a robust framework for digital identification and authentication based on common standards across the EU. It aims to ensure a high level of trust in digital transactions in Europe. Member States will keep working closely with the Commission to continuously update the Toolbox.
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Facebook, Instagram face Norwegian ban from tracking users for ads

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https://www.politico.eu/article/facebook-instagram-norway-ban-track-users-ads/
Social media giants Facebook and Instagram will soon be temporarily banned in Norway from tracking users online to target them with advertising.

The Norwegian Data Protection Authority ordered U.S. technology firm Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to stop showing users in Norway personalized ads based on their online activity and estimated locations. The ban kicks in from August, according to an order obtained exclusively by POLITICO and sent to Meta on July 14.

Meta’s advertising practice on Facebook and Instagram currently involves the “processing of very private and sensitive personal data through highly opaque and intrusive monitoring and profiling operations,” wrote Norway’s Datatilsynet agency.

The ban on so-called behavioral advertising will last three months, starting from August 4. Facebook and Instagram will be able to show people customized ads but only based on information given by users in the “about” section of their profiles.



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Storia dell’intelligenza artificiale. Dagli anni 50 ai nostri giorni

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https://www.redhotcyber.com/post/storia-dellintelligenza-artificiale-dagli-anni-50-ai-nostri-giorni/
L’intelligenza artificiale (IA) è una disciplina che mira a sviluppare sistemi in grado di emulare alcune delle capacità cognitive umane. Nel corso degli anni, l’IA ha attraversato diverse fasi, con periodi di fervida attività seguiti da momenti di rallentamento. In questo articolo esploreremo la storia dell’intelligenza artificiale e i suoi momenti cruciali.



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EDPB informs stakeholders about the implications of the DPF and adopts a statement on the first review of the Japan adequacy decision

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https://edpb.europa.eu/news/news/2023/edpb-informs-stakeholders-about-implications-dpf-and-adopts-statement-first-review_en
Brussels, 19 July - During its latest EDPB plenary, the EDPB adopted an information note for individuals and entities transferring data to the U.S… This note aims to provide concise and objective information regarding the impact of the adequacy decision on transfers to the U.S., the redress mechanisms available under the Data Privacy Framework (DPF), and the new redress mechanism in the area of national security.

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Cybersicurezza, il 50% dei giovani non sa impostare una password sicura

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https://www.adnkronos.com/tecnologia/cybersicurezza-il-50-dei-giovani-non-sa-impostare-una-password-sicura_1JwW7HpUc3GMEXwCzNPnNx
Huawei e Parole O_Stili hanno annunciato i dati del rapporto “SmartBus – La percezione dei rischi e delle opportunità della rete in Italia”, condivisi anche durante un evento che si è svolto presso la Sala “Caduti di Nassirya” di Palazzo Madama a Roma, e che ha visto la presenza, tra gli altri, dell’On. Paola Frassinetti, Sottosegretaria di Stato al Ministero dell’Istruzione e del Merito, e di Daniela Sbrollini, Senatrice della Repubblica Italiana. Il rapporto è stato realizzato sulla base dell’esperienza del progetto congiunto “SmartBus: Cybersicuri a Bordo” che, tra febbraio e maggio di quest’anno, ha portato in giro per l’Italia un’aula interattiva mobile nella quale circa 4.500 studenti e studentesse di 206 scuole secondarie di primo grado, e circa 600 cittadini delle regioni Piemonte, Lombardia, Toscana, Lazio e Campania, hanno potuto accrescere la propria consapevolezza sulle minacce e le opportunità legate all’utilizzo di Internet e delle applicazioni, confrontandosi con le tutor a bordo sulle principali tematiche inerenti a privacy e cybsersecurity.

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Guterres calls for AI ‘that bridges divides’, rather than pushing us apart

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https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/07/1138827
António Guterres said that if AI became primarily a weapon to launch cyberattacks, generate deepfakes, or for spreading disinformation and hate speech, it would have very serious consequences for global peace and security.

“Look no further than social media. Tools and platforms that were designed to enhance human connection are now used to undermine elections, spread conspiracy theories, and incite hatred and violence,” he said.

“Malfunctioning AI systems are another huge area of concern. And the interaction between AI and nuclear weapons, biotechnology, neurotechnology, and robotics, is deeply alarming.”

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UN chief calls for global AI agency

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https://www.axios.com/2023/07/18/un-chief-global-ai-agency
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has endorsed creating a UN agency to deal with AI threats ranging from how AI might be used in weapons of mass destruction to AI’s role in spreading conspiracy theories.

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EDPS - Newsletter (103)

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https://edps.europa.eu/press-publications/publications/newsletters/newsletter-103_en
In this issue, catch up on the EDPS’ organisational changes, the Supervisor’s visit to Japan for his participation in the G7 roundtable of data protection and privacy authorities, our latest Supervisory Opinions and audits, and find out how you can put data protection into practice.

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Information note on data transfers under the GDPR to the United States after the adoption of the adequacy decision on 10 July 2023

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https://edpb.europa.eu/our-work-tools/our-documents/other/information-note-data-transfers-under-gdpr-united-states-after_en
Information note on data transfers under the GDPR to the United States after the adoption of the adequacy decision on 10 July 2023

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FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Secures Voluntary Commitments from Leading Artificial Intelligence Companies to Manage the Risks Posed by AI

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https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/07/21/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-secures-voluntary-commitments-from-leading-artificial-intelligence-companies-to-manage-the-risks-posed-by-ai/
Voluntary commitments – underscoring safety, security, and trust – mark a critical step toward developing responsible AI

Biden-Harris Administration will continue to take decisive action by developing an Executive Order and pursuing bipartisan legislation to keep Americans safe

Since taking office, President Biden, Vice President Harris, and the entire Biden-Harris Administration have moved with urgency to seize the tremendous promise and manage the risks posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and to protect Americans’ rights and safety. As part of this commitment, President Biden is convening seven leading AI companies at the White House today – Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Inflection, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI – to announce that the Biden-Harris Administration has secured voluntary commitments from these companies to help move toward safe, secure, and transparent development of AI technology.

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Nym Mixnet: one of the Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs)?

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https://notes.nicfab.eu/en/posts/nym/
What is Nym?

Nym is a complex project carried out by the Swiss company NYM Technologies SA that is based on a blockchain to build a network for anonymous browsing, which can also be used to ensure non-identifiability of data and metadata to apps that allow traffic to be routed on the Nym Mixnet.

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