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Learjet plane crash in Florida kills Adam Robinson, technology entrepreneur who created marketing platforms, wife Helen Sharp, children, old 'X' tweet goes viral
Adam Robinson's old post on 'X' has gone viral after he along with his family was killed Learjet plane crash in Florida.
Why the next AI race is about outcomes: Experts Weigh in on the future of AI
Businesses are adjusting their artificial intelligence strategies to prioritize measurable impacts and self-sufficient decision-making. The rise of agentic AI demands innovative pricing frameworks tied to delivered value and achieved results. Causal AI enhances understanding of the factors influencing outcomes and alternative pathways. Emphasizing decentralized AI innovation and interoperability is key to wider industry acceptance, while trust, privacy, and human oversight remain paramount as AI gains independence.
Dutch regulator fines Uber $966 million for automating driver suspensions
The penalty would be the second-largest issued yet under Europe's General Data Protection Regulation. It is behind only a €1.2 billion fine imposed on Meta by Ireland in 2023 for unlawfully transferring European Facebook users' data to the United States. Meta is appealing.
Irish regulator investigates Shein over data transfers to China
Ireland's Data Protection Commission is investigating Shein. The probe focuses on how the Chinese online retailer transfers European user data to China. This inquiry is a strategic priority for the DPC. Shein states it is fully committed to complying with data protection laws. The DPC has previously fined TikTok over similar concerns.
Critics call proposed changes to landmark EU privacy law 'death by a thousand cuts'
The changes proposed by the European Commission are part of a drive to simplify a slew of laws adopted in recent years on technology, environmental and financial issues which have in turn faced pushback from companies and the US government.
Elon Musk's X hit by complaints to EU over user data and targeted advertising
Nine civil society groups filed complaints against Elon Musk's X platform with EU and French regulators, alleging illegal use of sensitive user data for targeted ads. They urge enforcement under the Digital Services Act, citing evidence from X's Ad Repository suggesting violations of GDPR protections on political, religious, and health data.
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Facing US competition, EU suggests loosening AI, data rules
Just weeks into his new role, Vice President JD Vance zeroed in on the rules as part of a broadside against the EU's social and economic model, warning "excessive regulation" on AI in particular could kill the emerging sector. Mindful that European businesses are also pushing back at rules they say are cumbersome and hurt innovation, the EU will look at "possible further measures to facilitate compliance and possible simplification of the AI Act", the European Commission said.
Meta and Spotify blast EU decisions on AI
A group of companies including Meta and Spotify blasted the European Union Thursday for its "fragmented and inconsistent" decision-making on data privacy and artificial intelligence (AI). "In recent times, regulatory decision making has become fragmented and unpredictable, while interventions by the European Data Protection Authorities have created huge uncertainty about what kinds of data can be used to train AI models," said the letter.
Dutch data protection watchdog hits Uber with $324 million fine over driver data
The Dutch data protection watchdog said Monday it hit ride-hailing app Uber with a 290-million-euro ($324 million) fine over the transfer of personal data of European drivers to US servers. It is the DPA's third fine against Uber following fines of 600,000 euros in 2018 and 10 million euros last year.
TikTok fined $379 million for failure to keep children's data safe in EU
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined TikTok €345 million ($379 million) for failing to protect children's data on its platform. The fine was issued under the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and comes after TikTok was found to have violated eight articles of the GDPR. The DPC requires TikTok to bring its processing into compliance within three months.
Digital rights group NOYB challenges Ryanair's use of facial recognition
The Irish airline, Europe's largest by passenger numbers, says on its website that in order to comply with safety and security requirements it must verify the identity of passengers' booking.
Data is the New Currency
The GDPR will levy harsh fines against those who violate its privacy and security standards, with penalties reaching into the tens of millions of euros.
'FB could be sued by consumer groups' in Europe
Facebook found itself in the dock after the Federation of German Consumer Organisations filed a lawsuit alleging that the social network had allowed operators of online games to improperly collect the personal data of gamers. The games were offered on Facebook's App Center in 2012. By playing the games, users automatically agreed to share personal data including email addresses. At the end of the game, they would receive a message saying that the app could post their status, photos and other information.
EU court backs national data watchdog powers in blow to Facebook, Big Tech
The EU Court of Justice (CJEU) ruling could encourage national agencies to act against U.S. tech companies such as Google, Twitter and Apple, which all have their European Union headquarters in Ireland.
European firms, banks take outsourced jobs back home fearing data leaks amid Covid-19
Europe accounts for about 30% of India’s $150 billion outsourcing industry. The European companies and banks fear that a data leak in India could end with steep penalties back home in Europe due to strict data protection laws.
Govt to ping EU to align its data law with GDPR
The EU Commission and Japan signed a similar deal of equivalency to enable safe data transfers, based on a high level of protection of personal data.
India leading digital transformation race: Microsoft's Anant Maheshwari
"Nearly 85 per cent of enterprises globally will use AI in some form or the other by 2020. Indian firms are now fast catching up," Anant Maheshwari told.
India-EU cooperating on data privacy, data protection issues: BEREC
India expects to finalise the draft and introduce the Bill in Parliament during the winter session.
Deleting Google search data gets easier
On a day when Apple CEO Tim Cook pitched for greater privacy of user data with a GDPR (Europe’s new data law) like framework, Google rolled out new tools that will give users more control over their search history.
Big bill for data privacy may cost startups dear
Experts advise firms to begin compliance process by carrying out a privacy impact assessment.
TCS recognised as a leader in GDPR services by NelsonHall
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive set of directives put in place by the European Union to protect personal data of all its citizens.
Indian IT firms flag GDPR as a 'compliance risk'
Depending upon the nature and severity of noncompliance, companies can face fines up to 4% of annual turnover or €20 million, whichever is higher.
GDPR: Why does a law enacted in Europe affect businesses in India?
Attributable largely to the scope and reach of the internet, several businesses operating out of India now have the ability to target customers globally.
New European laws push companies to update user policies
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect on May 25. The law allows the EU residents to request data kept on them and adds restrictions to how companies keep data on them.
As Europe’s data protection law kicks in, India at its own crossroads
We can’t rely on European regulators to do the work of protecting Indians’ privacy — and we shouldn’t have to.
GDPR effect: Tech startups, fintech firms with EU exposure to feel the pinch first
GDPR aims to strengthen and protect the data of individuals within the EU and also deals with export of personal data outside the region.
More than one-third firms in EU, US will not meet GDPR deadline: Capgemini report
Capgemini surveyed 1000 executives and 6000 consumers across 8 markets to understand the readiness of companies.
Indian IT like Wipro, Cognizant set to cash in on EU's privacy regime
The General Data Protection Regulation is a comprehensive set of directives put in place by the European Union to protect personal data of all its citizens.
ET View: India needs its own GDPR
Facebook, like any Big Business, is neither devil nor angel if ‘sins’ are not clearly defined and punishments for transgressing specified.
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