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Aphaia offers a presentation about the Gigabit Infrastructure Act at FOAN 2024

Aphaia’s Managing Partner Cristina Contero Almagro offered a presentation about the new Gigabit Infrastructure Act at the 12th International Workshop on Fiber Optics in Access Networks (FOAN), which took place in Athens on 29 and 30 October.   The new Gigabit Infrastructure Act (GIA) entered into force in May 2024 and will be applicable in November 2025.
November 7, 2024 Comments (0) Share
Biometric identification and the EU
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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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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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EU Institutions Finalize Agreement on the Cyber Resilience Act for Connected Products

The EU institutions have reached a final agreement on the Cyber Resilience Act specifically designed to address the growing concerns about security risks associated with connected products.   In a significant move towards strengthening cybersecurity in Europe, the EU institutions have reached a historic agreement on a new cybersecurity law for connected products. The legislation
December 7, 2023 Comments (0) Share
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EU AI Act: The EU aims to set requirements for artificial intelligence

The EU AI Act is a significant step towards regulating AI, aiming to establish comprehensive requirements and address risks associated with this rapidly advancing technology.   The EU has taken a significant step towards regulating artificial intelligence (AI) by introducing the EU AI Act (the Act). This Act strives to establish a comprehensive rulebook for
November 9, 2023 Comments (0) Share
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New adequacy decision for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework

The European Union and the United States have reached a new agreement on data transfers, which will allow businesses to transfer data from the EU to companies participating in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.   The European Commission has recently announced a new adequacy decision for EU-US transfers, marking a significant development in the protection
July 13, 2023 Comments (0) Share
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ECJ ruling emphasizes importance of data subject rights to information

The ECJ ruling clarifies that data controllers must provide comprehensive and clear information to data subjects regarding the processing of their personal data, including their right to access and rectify their information.   The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has issued a ruling on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that emphasizes the importance of
May 11, 2023 Comments (0) Share
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ECJ ruling on the right to compensation due to GDPR infringement

A recent ECJ ruling on the right to compensation due to GDPR infringement has clarified that individuals have the right to seek compensation for non-material damage. A recent ruling from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has determined that individuals have the right to compensation for non-material damage as a result of GDPR violations. However,
May 9, 2023 Comments (0) Share
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European Digital Identity Bill moves into trilogue negotiations

The recently approved European Digital Identity Bill is moving into the final stage of negotiations.   The European Parliament recently approved legislation creating an EU wide framework for digital identity, moving the process into the next and final stage of negotiations. The bill would require platforms with more than 45 million European users to accept
March 23, 2023 Comments (0) Share
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OECD definition for Artificial Intelligence settled on by lawmakers

The European Parliament has officially decided to settle on the OECD definition for Artificial Intelligence. The European Parliament has agreed to officially define “artificial intelligence” (AI) technology, a key step towards enacting legislation regulating its use. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s definition of artificial intelligence (AI) has been under consideration by European Union
March 21, 2023 Comments (0) Share