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David Cameron backed Israel arms sales two days after death of UK aid workers

David Cameron recommended UK continues arms sales to Israel despite aid workers' deaths. [ more ]

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EU plan to force messaging apps to scan for CSAM risks millions of false positives, experts warn | TechCrunch

Controversial EU proposal for scanning private messages for CSAM could lead to millions of false positives daily. [ more ]

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Garante permits reactivation of ChatGPT in Italy

OpenAI reactivated ChatGPT in Italy after meeting GDPR conditions for personal data processing. [ more ]

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Make ministers declare WhatsApp contact with lobbyists, MPs say

Ministers should declare WhatsApp contact with lobbyists or face a ban on official devices. [ more ]

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Inside the EU AI Act negotiations: A conversation with Laura Caroli

The road to the final agreement on the EU AI Act was complex and full of unexpected twists and turns. [ more ]

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IVIR to continue its summer privacy course

The University of Amsterdam's Institute for Information Law is hosting an annual Summer Course on Privacy Law and Policy on 1 July. [ more ]

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Thousands rally in Georgia as Parliament advances foreign influence' bill

Georgia's Parliament is advancing a foreign influence bill critiqued for media freedom impact, mimicking a Russian law, amid protests and international concern. [ more ]

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EU Probes Meta Over Election Misinformation, Deceptive Content

The European Union is intensifying scrutiny on Meta to combat misinformation and foreign interference during upcoming elections. [ more ]

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Will bill to regulate foreign influence in Georgia derail its EU bid?

Protests in Georgia over a bill to curb foreign funding for NGOs

Controversial bill seen as silencing government critics before elections [ more ]

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Facebook and Instagram face European Union scrutiny over possible breaches of digital rulebook

The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram over suspected violations of the bloc's digital rulebook, particularly regarding foreign disinformation ahead of EU-wide elections. [ more ]

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Facebook and Instagram face European Union scrutiny over possible breaches of digital rulebook

The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram over suspected violations of digital rules, focusing on protecting users from foreign disinformation ahead of EU-wide elections. [ more ]

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Ukraine Drones Target Russia's Smolensk Region, Says Governor

The controversial draft legislation in Georgia could have negative consequences for civil society and the country's EU ambitions. [ more ]

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Georgians see threat in controversial 'Russian law' DW 05/02/2024

Rusudan Djakeli, 30, has hardly spent an evening at home recently.

She has been out on the streets of the Georgian capital Tbilisi almost every evening, mostly protesting in front of the parliament.

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The right's Brexit 'bonfire of red tape' was just wind and smoke. And even Tories want more regulation now | Polly Toynbee

Tory thinktankers at Tufton Street are criticized for promoting deregulation while ignoring regulatory failures like sewage in rivers and seas. [ more ]

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Watchdog rejects request to investigate Tory MP over City lobbying complaint

Parliament's standards watchdog has turned down a request to investigate a senior Conservative MP over whether he used his role on the Commons Treasury committee to lobby for changes to City rules.

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Data Discovery 101 - DATAVERSITY

Data discovery involves extracting valuable insights from data through visual presentations to understand patterns, trends, and glitches across industries. [ more ]

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Hong Kong watchdog suffered cyberattack due to lack of security measures: report

Chung mainly attributed the cyberattack to a failure to introduce a multi-step authentication system for the remote access of data.

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UK councils are paying out a fortune in data breach claims

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UK Councils are forking out tens of thousands of pounds in data breach claims, freedom of information requests have revealed.

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Georgia: Thousands protest as 'foreign agent' bill advances DW 05/01/2024

Georgia's ruling party pushes through a controversial 'foreign influence' bill despite opposition and warnings from the EU. [ more ]

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Unlocking global data privacy interoperability with CBPRs

New Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules aim to create a unified framework for international data protection. [ more ]

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Civil service union starts legal action against government Rwanda bill

The FDA union is taking legal action against the government over plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, citing concerns about civil servants being ordered to break international law. [ more ]

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EU condemns crackdown on protests against controversial bill in Georgia

EU condemns violent crackdown on Georgia protests, warns against stifling dissent and jeopardizing EU accession. [ more ]

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Australia's online safety regulator has drawn a line in the sand for X. Will she prevail?

The legal battle between Australia and X is testing government power over tech platforms globally. [ more ]

NewsChain

Government dragging its heels on abortion clinic buffer zones, say campaigners

Government accused of delaying implementation of safe access zones outside abortion clinics. [ more ]

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Federal Privacy Bill's Vagueness Threatens Ad-Supported Business

The American Privacy Rights Act proposes stricter regulations on targeted advertising, diverging from existing state privacy laws and potentially impacting revenue streams for publishers. [ more ]

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China's revised state secrets law has come into force. Here's what to know

Taiwan warns citizens against traveling to China due to a new law that could punish regular business activities. [ more ]

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Bill to exonerate Post Office managers advances

The UK government is taking steps to exonerate wrongfully convicted Post Office managers involved in the Horizon IT scandal and compensate them. [ more ]

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DWP anti-fraud measures will allow monitoring of bank accounts of landlords, carers and parents | Computer Weekly

Proposed anti-fraud powers will allow the Department of Work and Pensions to monitor the bank accounts of landlords, parents, carers and partners of people receiving state benefits including the state pension.

Irish Independent

Justice department refuses to publish migrant deal as UK casts doubt on whether it contains any legal obligations

Ireland and the UK are in a diplomatic row over asylum-seekers' return obligations. [ more ]

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Georgia police crack down on protest against foreign influence' bill

The crackdown in Tbilisi follows protests against a controversial bill on foreign funding. [ more ]

The Drum

Will OpenAI and other LLM developers be able to weather the winds of privacy regulation?

AI developers face legal challenges over privacy violations, like OpenAI's ChatGPT complaint under GDPR for inaccuracies about a public figure's birthdate. [ more ]

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EU watchdog questions secrecy around lawmakers' encryption-breaking CSAM scanning proposal | TechCrunch

The European Commission is facing pressure to disclose its interactions with private technology firms regarding a controversial CSAM-scanning proposal. [ more ]

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EU launches action against 20 airlines for greenwashing

The European Commission is taking action against airlines for false environmental claims. [ more ]

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Irish Independent

Justice department refuses to publish migrant deal as UK casts doubt on whether it contains any legal obligations

Agreements between countries should be honored. [ more ]

ABA Journal

ABA should consider impact of rape-disclosure questions on bar applications, 3 senators tell association

The ABA is urged to investigate the impact of rape-disclosure questions on bar applications by three senators. [ more ]

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Persistent data breaches deny people with HIV dignity, privacy | Computer Weekly

Charities and healthcare organizations need to prioritize data protection and privacy for HIV positive individuals for maintaining dignity and trust. [ more ]

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'We've got to give people a wake-up call': Info commissioner slams HIV data breaches

Data protection standards for people living with HIV in the UK are condemned for numerous breaches, leading to a significant loss of trust. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Taoiseach claims UK government confirms 'operating agreement' for return of asylum seekers

UK refuses to accept asylum seekers from Ireland, despite agreements post-Brexit.

Emergency laws passed to override High Court ruling on UK as a 'safe country' for returns. [ more ]

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Sinn Fein slams Government's 'incompetence' on immigration as Taoiseach denies coalition conflict

Sinn Féin President criticizes Government's handling of influx of asylum seekers. [ more ]

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Facebook and Instagram face European Union scrutiny over possible breaches of digital rulebook

The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram for suspected violations under the Digital Services Act, primarily related to protecting users from foreign disinformation during EU-wide elections. [ more ]

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Facebook and Instagram face European Union scrutiny over possible breaches of digital rulebook

The European Commission is investigating Facebook and Instagram for potential violations of the EU's digital rulebook and election integrity. [ more ]

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Meta investigated over suspected EU online content breaches

The European Commission is investigating Meta for potential breaches of EU online content rules under the Digital Services Act (DSA). [ more ]

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Meta to face EU probe for not doing enough to stop Russian disinformation

EU to probe Meta for insufficient action against disinformation from Russia and others. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Meta to face EU probe for not doing enough to stop Russian disinformation

EU to probe Meta's Facebook and Instagram for failing to counter disinformation from Russia and others. [ more ]

The Globe and Mail

Meta's Facebook, Instagram in EU crosshairs for election disinformation

European Commission investigates Meta Platforms for failure to tackle disinformation and deceptive advertising in EU elections. [ more ]

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EU launches disinformation probe against social media giant Meta

Meta defends risk mitigation process after EU criticism on content moderation. [ more ]

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EU is pressuring Meta due to fears of Russian interference in elections

EU warns Meta to address fake news and potential Russian interference in elections within five days [ more ]

The Verge

EU probe targets Facebook and Instagram amid spike in Russian disinformation

The European Commission has initiated a formal investigation into Meta's moderation practices regarding political content and disinformation on Facebook and Instagram. [ more ]

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EU probes Facebook, Instagram over election disinformation DW 04/30/2024

The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram for failing to curb online disinformation in relation to political advertising before EU elections. [ more ]

Practical Ecommerce

E.U. Accessibility Act Impacts Global Merchants

EAA requires compliance for businesses with E.U. customers by June 28, 2025, impacting ecommerce sites. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Taoiseach claims UK government confirms 'operating agreement' for return of asylum seekers

Asylum seekers' return agreements between Ireland and UK are under scrutiny post-Brexit, raising legal obligations and emergency laws including redeployment of 100 gardaí. [ more ]

Irish Independent

UK says it has 'no legal obligation' to accept asylum seekers from Ireland and will not do so as row deepens

UK Justice Minister introduced a law to override the ruling prohibiting the return of asylum seekers to the UK. [ more ]

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EU Legislators Approve Landmark Corporate Due Diligence Rules (CSDDD)

The European Parliament last week approved landmark regulations, known as CSDDD, designed to ensure human rights and environmental due diligence among large EU and multinational companies.

Irish Independent

Gardai to be deployed to border with Northern Ireland amid row with UK over asylum seekers

Rishi Sunak stands firm against Ireland sending asylum seekers to the UK, creating a diplomatic issue between the countries. [ more ]

Irish Independent

UK says it has 'no legal obligation' to accept asylum seekers from Ireland and will not do so as row deepens

Rishi Sunak says he is 'not interested' in taking back asylum-seekers Thousands eligible for UK's Rwanda scheme have lost contact with government there 100 gardaí will be redeployed from desk duties to frontline roles Justice Minister brings law to Cabinet to override Irish High Court ruling that means UK cannot be considered 'safe country' for return of applicants

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Irish Independent

Helen McEntee pushing ahead with new laws to deport migrants to UK amid Rishi Sunak row

The UK and Ireland are in a diplomatic spat over immigration policies, with Ms. McEntee facing pressure and accusations of unsupported claims. [ more ]

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Meta Faces E.U. Investigation Over Election Disinformation

Meta, the American tech giant, is being investigated by European Union regulators for the spread of disinformation on its platforms Facebook and Instagram, poor oversight of deceptive advertisements and potential failure to protect the integrity of elections.

Irish Independent

Helen McEntee pushing ahead with new laws to deport migrants to UK amid Rishi Sunak row

Ireland and the UK are in a diplomatic spat over immigration policies, including the designation of the UK as a 'safe' country for faster processing and potential deportation. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Tanaiste says 80pc figure for migrants crossing border 'not based on evidence' after UK PM slaps down returns deal with Ireland

Government faces scrutiny over asylum seeker statistics. [ more ]

Engadget

OpenAI hit with another privacy complaint over ChatGPT's love of making stuff up

OpenAI's ChatGPT bot providing incorrect personal information raises privacy concerns under GDPR in the EU. [ more ]

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EU to investigate Meta over election misinformation ahead of June polls

The European Union has initiated formal procedures against Meta for not doing enough to combat disinformation ahead of the EU elections in June. [ more ]

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ChatGPT’s ‘hallucination’ problem hit with another privacy complaint in EU https://t.co/5rrsMiBQkC

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ChatGPT's 'hallucination' problem hit with another privacy complaint in EU | TechCrunch

OpenAI is facing a privacy complaint in the EU for its AI chatbot's inability to correct misinformation. [ more ]

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Privacy activists slap OpenAI with GDPR complaint

noyb filed GDPR complaint against OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT can't correct inaccurate data, violating GDPR rules. [ more ]

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