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Help develop South Africa's AI Policy Framework by contributing your input. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has called upon the public and stakeholders to provide its comments on the recently published South African AI Policy Framework. [...]
In September 2024, California passed 17 new laws that target generative AI (GenAI) technologies. California's new AI laws address critical issues such as deepfakes, AI watermarking, child and worker protection, and AI-generated misinformation. However, despite the progress, Governor Newsom vetoed [...]
Attention! Ethiopia has just upped its game in the digital privacy arena. The country has officially rolled out the Personal Data Protection Proclamation No. 1321/2024(let's call it "the PDPP" for short), and it's a game-changer for anyone handling personal info. [...]
The grace period for your organisation to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act or POPIA) ended on 1 July 2021. Just so you know, you have to comply now. What action does your organisation need [...]
Turkey has unveiled a game-changing regulation for businesses handling personal data. On 10 July 2024, the Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) introduced the "Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Transfer of Personal Data Abroad No. 32598." This regulation [...]
The EU AI Act was published in the Official Journal of the EU. The EU AI Act commencement date is 2 August 2024 . This crucial development impacts how artificial intelligence is regulated within the European Union and beyond. Understanding [...]
ICT and Communications Ministers from Africa unanimously endorsed the Continental Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and African Digital Compact. This initiative aims to harness the power of AI to accelerate development, foster ethical AI practices, and mitigate risks while seizing new [...]
The UK Data (Use and Access) Act (DUAA) is now in force and introduces important changes to the UK's data protection laws. It doesn't replace existing laws but amends them to make compliance easier for organisations. It supports responsible innovation [...]
Understanding and complying with data protection laws is crucial for any business handling personal information. Malawi's Data Protection Act is designed to safeguard individuals' personal data, ensuring privacy and security. We'll break down the essentials of the Malawi Data Protection [...]
The Council of Europe adopted the world's first binding international treaty on AI. Unlike the EU AI Act, non-EU member states can sign this treaty. The treaty aims to create a legal standard for AI globally. What is the international [...]
The information regulator issued a new guidance note on the processing of personal information of a voter by political parties and independent candidates as well as highlighting how to combat misinformation and disinformation in terms of the provisions of the [...]
The House of Representatives passed the Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (PADFA), and it's gaining traction.This act cracks down on how data brokers can share sensitive data about US citizens with certain foreign countries. Who should care about [...]
