Synthetic data undoubtedly offer several benefits to the privacy and data protection of individuals, however, the debate regarding the extent of their use and the potential risk of re-identification renders its use controversial. Specifically, the question of whether synthetic data can be rendered pseudonymous or anonymous remains unresolved and both views have acquired supporters and […]
Marina Anagnostaki
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Synthetic data and data protection-related challenges
Synthetic data are information artificially generated by computer simulations or algorithms such as AI and ML tools, including ‘deep learning’ methods. They are generated from real data with the goal to capture, represent and reproduce the characteristics, patterns, and structure observed in the authentic data. Although they are not real data, they allow the same […]
The highest fine ever imposed by the Greek DPA on Clearview AI
The U.S.-based company Clearview AI (hereafter Clearview) known for its facial recognition services received a fine of €20.000.000 by the Greek Data Protection Authority for the non-compliant collection and processing of personal data. This is the first time that the Hellenic DPA has imposed such a high data protection fine. Clearview develops facial recognition software […]
Google and the U.S.: A multi-state historic privacy settlement
Google, the giant U.S. tech company, will pay a total of $391.5 million to 40 U.S. states, which is the largest multi-state privacy settlement with state Attorneys General in the U.S. history. The main reason behind the fine is that the online search engine platform has engaged in deceptive and unfair actions in violation of […]