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  Zandilli Lucien

Transparency obligations under the EU AI Act

Under the EU AI Act, what are transparency obligations imposed upon organisations, and what requirements and implications do these obligations carry?   The EU AI Act aims to regulate the development and use of AI in the EU. One of the key elements of the proposed Act is the requirement for transparency. This means that
July 25, 2024 Comments (0) Share
Biometric identification and the EU
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  Zandilli Lucien

Biometric identification and the EU AI Act

How does the EU AI Act address biometric identification, and how do its provisions compare to those of the GDPR regarding biometric data?   Biometric identification encompasses a variety of methods for verifying an individual’s identity. It can be utilized for various purposes, such as user authentication (e.g., unlocking smartphones) or verification at border crossings
July 18, 2024 Comments (0) Share
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  Zandilli Lucien

General-purpose AI and Systemic risk in the EU AI Act

As Europe continues to embrace the potential of general-purpose AI, it is essential that a calculated approach is taken to address the systemic risks associated with the technology.    General-purpose Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) models are ones that have a wide range of possible uses, both intended and unintended by the developers. They can be used
July 4, 2024 Comments (0) Share
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  Zandilli Lucien

The new EU AI Regulation: What is it and to whom does it apply?

After final approval by the Council of the EU on May 21, 2024, the EU AI Act is set to go into effect. What does this Regulation entail, and to whom does it apply?   The EU AI Act is a legal framework that aims to regulate the development, deployment, and use of Artificial Intelligence
June 27, 2024 Comments (0) Share
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Aphaia delivers a presentation on the new EU AI Act and the GDPR on 42Workspace in Rotterdam

Aphaia has opened its new office at 42Workspace in Rotterdam and had the chance to deliver the presentation “EU AI Act with GDPR fundamentals” to the Rotterdam tech community on 5th June.   42Workspace is the tech coworking space in Rotterdam, comprising a community of more than 40 startups and scale-ups providing digital services in
June 20, 2024 Comments (0) Share
Guidance on the Use
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  Zandilli Lucien

Guidance on the Use of Wi-Fi Tracking Technology

The AEPD has published guidance on the use of wi-fi technology in compliance with the GDPR.    In a collaborative effort to address the growing concerns surrounding Wi-Fi tracking technology, the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD), in conjunction with the Catalan Data Protection Authority, the Basque Data Protection Authority, and the Transparency and Data Protection
May 30, 2024 Comments (0) Share
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Recommendations on the development of AI systems from European DPAs

DPAs across Europe have provided useful recommendations for organisations involved in the development and deployment of AI systems, aiding these organisations to remain in compliance with the GDPR and other regulations applicable to AI systems.    The French data protection authority, CNIL recently published its first recommendations on the development of AI systems. These recommendations
May 2, 2024 Comments (0) Share
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EU Supervisory Authorities have a right to order the erasure of unlawfully processed data without a request from the data subject

The CJEU has ruled that EU Supervisory Authorities have a right to order the erasure of unlawfully processed data even without a prior request from the data subject.   The recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has significant implications for the processing of personal data by organisations within the
March 28, 2024 Comments (0) Share
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  Zandilli Lucien

EU Artificial Intelligence Act passed by the European Parliament

The European Parliament has passed the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) to ensure safety of EU citizen rights.  On Wednesday March 14th, the Parliament formally passed the Artificial Intelligence Act, a legislation designed to safeguard public safety and fundamental rights, while simultaneously fostering innovation. The Act was finalised in negotiations with member states
March 21, 2024 Comments (0) Share
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”Pay or ok” — Does this new paid subscription model invalidate consent?

There has been much debate about the validity of consent under the GDPR as it relates to the “Pay or ok” paid subscription model on social media and other platforms and websites.   Since November 7, European users of Facebook and Instagram have had the option to pay a subscription in exchange for an ad-free
February 15, 2024 Comments (0) Share