Biometric crackdown by UK regulator puts focus on big data at work
Thousands of employees’ biometric data must be deleted, according to a new ruling by the Information Commissioner’s Office. Serco, one of the UK’s largest employers was told to stop using fingerprint scanners and facial recognition software for staff clocking on and off in a warning that could force many other employers to change their practices.
A guide to LGPD in Brazil
How to comply with Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados, Brazil’s data protection law Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) is the country’s first comprehensive personal data protection law. It entered into force in September 2020 and and aligns closely with the EU’s sweeping data privacy act, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). […]
Upcoming webinar: GDPR – six years on
Wednesday 22 May 12pm UK The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has now been in force for six years. During that time, fines have totalled billions of euros, with over €1 billion in fines coming in the past 12 months. The most recent fines show that both large and small businesses are subject to […]
What is the future of AI regulation in the UK?
While the European Union forges ahead with proposals to strictly regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence, the UK has opted for a more ‘wait-and-see’ approach. But that looks set to change after the next election – which must be held before January 2025.
The importance of Data Protection Impact Assessments
Thanks to GDPR, DPIAs matter more than ever. Here’s why – and tips on how to do them A data protection impact assessment (DPIA) is a process to help identify and minimise the data protection risks of a project. They always mattered but the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) made them matter much, much more. […]
Are you managing your subject access requests?
It’s been almost six years since Europe’s data protection landscape changed with GDPR. Are you prepared for SARs? Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was passed there has been almost constant change for companies, with new case law, rulings and court cases making compliance with GDPR an ongoing hot topic for organisations of all […]
AI regulation in China
In January 2022, China promulgated two laws specific to AI applications. While the provisions regarding the management of algorithmic recommendations for internet information services (Algorithm Provisions) have been in effect since March 2023, the provisions for managing deep synthesis of internet information services (Draft Deep Synthesis Provisions) are still in the drafting stage.
AI regulation in Brazil
The newly elected leftist government of Lula in Brazil is in the process of developing its first law to regulate artificial intelligence. In December 2022, a Senate panel presented a report containing studies on AI regulation, along with a draft for AI regulation. The main aims of the legislation are to safeguard the rights of […]
Automating GDPR compliance: Are you ready?
Download your free guide to GDPR and automation GDPR presents not just a single compliance challenge – how to get policies and procedures right – but an ongoing plethora of overlapping priorities that have to be dealt with at various levels of the business. From implementing technical measures, tracking data subject requests and putting in […]
AI & Compliance: Your Comprehensive Guide
Risks and opportunities for compliance professionals in the artificial intelligence age What is the future of AI regulation? What countries regulate the use of AI, and what issues do compliance professionals face when weighing up the risks and benefits of AI? In this comprehensive guide, VinciWorks will take you through: Download our free guide to […]
