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AI Bellwethers in the US and EU
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Hello all, and happy Thursday!
In this edition of Privacy Insider, I’m very pleased to announce something that I’ve been working on for the past year and change: The Privacy Insider book!
As a subscriber to this newsletter, you’ve demonstrated a desire to be a privacy insider; I wrote this book to help you become even better informed on the what, why, and how of data privacy.
It’s my opinion and the opinion of the entire Osano team that just doing the right thing shouldn’t be complicated. Data privacy compliance should be easy—but if you lack the right knowledge and tools, it can almost feel impossible.
That’s why I co-founded Osano alongside my long-time business partner Scott Hertel. It’s why we’ve worked hard to cultivate a company culture focused on creating delightful experiences for our customers and educating our audience. And it’s why I wrote this book.
In it, you’ll learn how we arrived at the modern conception of data privacy; what information is most relevant for your organization to understand; and the concrete, actionable steps you need to take to implement an efficient privacy program and join the next wave of trusted brands.
The Privacy Insider book will be published in the near future, but you can be among the first to receive a copy by signing up for the waitlist here. You’ll receive a sneak peek of Chapter 1 too!
Best,
Arlo
P.S. We’re looking for a Senior Privacy Program Manager to join our team growing team! If you enjoy working with customers, building out privacy programs, and being fully remote, we can’t wait to meet you. Click here to learn more and apply.
Top Privacy Stories of the Week
The CPPA Launches Data Broker Registry
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) recently launched a data broker registry as part of the California Delete Act. The act empowers the agency to develop a one-stop-shop mechanism for state residents to request the deletion of their personal information held by data brokers registered in the state. Filter through the registry using the link below.
European Court of Human Rights Confirms: Weakening Encryption Violates Fundamental Rights
In a milestone judgment on the Podchasov v. Russia case, the European Court of Human Rights has ruled that weakening of encryption can lead to general and indiscriminate surveillance of the communications of all users and violates the human right to privacy.
Reddit Is Licensing Its Content to Google to Help Train Its AI Models
Google has struck a deal with Reddit that will allow Google to train its AI models on Reddit’s vast catalog of user-generated content. Under the arrangement, Google will get access to Reddit’s Data API, which will provide Google with “efficient and structured access to fresher information, as well as enhanced signals that will help [Google] better understand Reddit content and display, train on, and otherwise use it in the most accurate and relevant ways.”
UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) Finds the Home Office Violated the UK GDPR
The ICO has issued an enforcement notice and a warning to the Home Office for failing to sufficiently assess the privacy risks posed by the electronic monitoring of people arriving in the UK via unauthorized means. Specifically, the Home Office launched a pilot where it placed GPS-enabled ankle tags on up to 600 migrants who arrived in the UK and were on immigration bail. The ICO’s investigation showed the Home Office failed to assess the privacy implications of the pilot and did not provide migrants with sufficient notice.
EU Commission Sends Meta a Request for Information (RFI) on Its “Pay or Okay” Model
Meta’s controversial subscription model—in which European users must pay a fee or consent to be tracked—is facing questions from the European Commission. Under the Digital Services Act (DSA), the commission can make a formal RFI, specifically asking for “additional information on the measures [Meta] has taken to comply with its obligations concerning Facebook and Instagram’s advertising practices, recommender systems and risk assessments related to the introduction of that subscription option."
Osano Blog: Data Mapping: Frequently Asked Questions
Most people find data privacy compliance to be complicated enough. So, when they encounter the concept of data mapping—something that isn’t an explicit requirement in any data privacy law—many find themselves scratching their heads. It’s no surprise that we field a lot of questions around data mapping, both in the course of our regular business and from our recent data mapping webinar. In this post, we provide the answers to the most commonly asked questions we hear when it comes to data mapping.
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