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Leaked reports show EU police are planing a pan-European network of facial recognition databases

The EU could soon be creating a network of national police facial recognition databases. If previous data-sharing arrangements are a guide, the new facial recognition network will likely be connected to similar databases in the U.S., creating what privacy researchers are calling a massive transatlantic consolidation of biometric data. To the police, the advantages of …

Will Trade Data for (Cheaper) Health Care – USC’s View of the Future

The Center analyzed the perspectives of 1,000 U.S. adults in August 2019 regarding 25 issues concerning health care and digital technology. Key findings were: 80% of people believe access to health care is a basic right available to all citizens regardless of ability to pay, an opinion shared by most Americans — even those who …

White House Tech Chief Calls Europe’s AI Principles Clumsy Compared to U.S. Approach

The European Union released a white paper Wednesday outlining principles for regulating artificial intelligence, similar in nature to a set of principles issued by the U.S. government in January. However, at least one aspect of the EU’s document falls short, according to U.S. Chief Technology Officer Michael Kratsios. White House Tech Chief Calls Europe’s AI Principles Clumsy Compared …

92% of Americans would delete an app that sold their personal information

Most Americans are worried about how companies and governments will use technology like facial recognition and encryption, and how it will affect their data and security, according to a new survey from VPN provider ExpressVPN. “The biggest takeaway,” Li said, “is that Americans have reached a breaking point where they’re uncomfortable with companies liberally collecting …

Historic Ad Fraud at Uber with Kevin Frisch

During this 194th episode of “Marketing Today,” host Alan Hart interviews Kevin Frisch, who was recently the CMO of Wag and before that the head of performance marketing, and CRM for Uber.  Before Uber, Frisch served as chief marketing officer of GSN Games and Snapfish.  Frisch was named to Forbes’ CMO Next List 2019: 50 Game-Changing Marketing Leaders. Frisch discusses …

ICO consultation on the draft AI auditing framework guidance for organisations

The ICO has launched its consultation on our draft guidance on the AI auditing framework. The guidance contains advice on how to understand data protection law in relation to artificial intelligence (AI) and recommendations for organisational and technical measures to mitigate the risks AI poses to individuals. It also provides a solid methodology to audit AI applications …

Privacy Bill Clears Washington State Senate

The Washington State Senate has passed a privacy bill that would give state residents new rights over data collection and use, including the right to opt out of targeted advertising. The Washington Privacy Act, which cleared the Senate 46-1 late Friday, now moves to the House where its future is uncertain. Privacy Bill Clears Washington …

Silicon Valley Heads to Europe, Nervous About New Rules

A first draft of the artificial intelligence policy, which is being coordinated by Ms. Vestager, will be released on Wednesday, along with broader recommendations outlining the bloc’s digital strategy for the coming years. Silicon Valley executives are taking action as Europe has increasingly set the standard on tech policy and regulation. In recent years, the …