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 […]
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Liability: Responsibility for Processing Personal Data
New Years Eve is a time when we all tend to look back on the past year and revel in achievements and berate ourselves for mistakes made or goals not yet achieved. I also find that this is a time when I start to regret some of the holiday gifts I purchased. Things I thought […]
Controlling Working Times and Attendance via the Processing of Biometric Data: Guidelines by the Spanish DPA
In November 2023, the Spanish data protection authority (AEPD) unveiled new guidelines regarding the use of biometric data in the workplace to ensure companies’ compliance with data protection laws while implementing attendance control systems such as fingerprint scanners. Let’s take a look at what it says. Understanding Biometric Data Biometric data, like fingerprints, retina scans, […]