The Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante) has taken urgent action against Clothoff, an AI-powered app capable of generating hyper-realistic “deep nude” images based on pictures of real people. On 3 October the regulator has issued an immediate order blocking the app – developed by a company based in the British Virgin Islands – from processing […]
Artificial Intelligence
AI Meeting Transcripts: Efficiency Tool or Corporate Liability?
AI-powered meeting assistants have rapidly become one of the most adopted categories of workplace technology. These tools join video calls to record, transcribe, and summarize conversations, promising efficiency gains and more reliable documentation. The value proposition is clear: accurate records improve accountability, knowledge-sharing, and business continuity. But as with any technology deployed at scale, the […]
BSI White Paper on Bias in Artificial Intelligence
On July 24, 2025, the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), through authors Dr. Jonas Ditz und Elmar Lichtmeß, published an interesting white paper “Bias in Artifical Intelligence” (currently only available in German) that provides developers, providers, and operators of AI systems with an introduction to the issue of bias. What does the term […]
AI Literacy: What You Really Need to Know
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a specialised technology reserved for a handful of tech companies. It now powers, at least tangentially, the tools, platforms, and processes of almost every business. AI’s presence in the workplace is now routine. Organisations must ensure their employees know how to use AI responsibly, both as a compliance requirement […]
Classifying ChatGPT under the AI Act: A Practical Walkthrough
This blog post explores two topics currently attracting significant attention in practice: ChatGPT and the AI Act. Using a practical example, we will show how ChatGPT can be classified under the Act. Our scenario: A company wants to provide its employees with ChatGPT and has chosen the paid ChatGPT Team licence. In this post, we […]
EU AI Act Obligations for General-Purpose AI Models Take Effect
The European Union has reached a new milestone in regulating Artificial Intelligence, one year after the EU AI Act was enacted. From 2 August 2025, provisions of the AI Act governing general-purpose AI (GPAI) models are in force. These rules apply to GPAI models, i.e. models that can be adapted for many tasks, from content […]
AI Regulation in the US: A Question of Federal Preemption or State Autonomy?
In the realm of data protection, the United States has long been a patchwork of sector-specific laws and state-led initiatives. Despite repeated federal attempts, the United States still lacks a comprehensive data privacy framework. To fill the void left by the inaction of the federal government, the individual states started to act. Currently, there are […]
AI Literacy and the Dutch Data Protection Authority’s Recommendations
Is your business ready for the AI Act? As of February 2, 2025, businesses operating in the EU must ensure that their employees are AI-literate in accordance with the AI Act. This means that anyone working with AI, whether developing, implementing, or using AI-driven tools, must have the necessary knowledge, skills, and ethical awareness to […]
The GDPR and the AI Act: A Harmonized Yet Complex Regulatory Landscape
The European Union has recently introduced the AI Act, poised to become the cornerstone of AI governance across the EU. This groundbreaking regulation is designed to address the risks AI systems pose to health, safety, and fundamental rights, complementing the protections already established by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Together, these frameworks create a […]
EDPB Issues Opinion on Personal Data Processing by AI Models
As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly integrates into daily life, its influence on privacy continues to grow. Developing AI models often involves processing vast amounts of data, and such models are now widely involved in numerous processing activities. This trend has raised concerns about privacy, transparency, and fairness. In response to these challenges, the European Data […]
Understanding the EU AI Act: What Your Company Needs to Know
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is becoming a big part of how businesses operate. But with this technology comes new rules that companies must follow. The EU AI Act, effective since August 1st 2024, is one of these important new rules. If your company uses or develops AI, it’s important to know what this means for you. […]
Voice Data as a Health Indicator
In the era of digital health and artificial intelligence, we are witnessing an unprecedented ability to collect and analyze personal data for health insights. One emerging area of interest is the use of voice data as a health indicator. While this technology holds promise for early detection and monitoring of various health conditions, it also […]
AI and HR – Navigating legal obligations in Europe
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping HR and recruitment practices worldwide, promising enhanced efficiency and precision. While the adoption of AI in HR is not groundbreaking news, as many large companies have relied on similar solutions for years, its undeniable benefits continue to drive organizations of all sizes towards embracing AI-powered tools. Technologies like resume screening […]
Current legislation shaping Europe’s Digital Decade
In recent years, Europe has made decisive efforts to lead companies and people into the digital future. These efforts are ongoing and are leading to a dynamic process at legislative level with a flood of new legislation. This article provides an overview of several significant new pieces of legislation introduced by the EU as part […]
A closer look at noyb’s Complaint against OpenAI
On April 29, 2024, the European Center for Digital Rights, better known as noyb, co-founded by Austrian lawyer and privacy activist Max Schrems, has filed a formal complaint against OpenAI, the company behind the popular ChatGPT. The complaint raises concerns about the chatbot’s handling of personal data, focusing on two main issues: the provision of […]
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