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While the authorities’ publications on AI have recently tended to be in the area of data protection (such as the EDPB, which we covered here and here), the European Commission has recently published its first set of [draft]...more
This monthly report outlines key developments in China’s data protection sector for April....more
This alert highlights the key aspects of prohibited practices under Article 5 of the AI Act, identifies critical risks, offers actionable compliance insights and highlights enforcement mechanisms to ensure businesses remain...more
Two recent decisions by Québec’s data protection authority, the Commission d’accès à l’information (the “CAI”), should serve as cautionary tales for any business contemplating the deployment of biometric information...more
The enactment of biometric privacy laws is a growing trend across the country. Existing legislation has led to a boon of class action litigation against employers, consumer-facing businesses, and technology companies for...more
The first requirements under the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act come into effect on February 2, 2025, banning the use of AI systems that involve prohibited AI practices and requiring providers and deployers of AI systems...more
The first binding obligations of the European Union’s landmark AI legislation, the EU AI Act (the Act), came into effect on February 2, 2025. Essentially, from this date, AI practices which present an unacceptable level of...more
Join Chiefs, Deputy Chiefs, and Directors of IT from across Canada and dive into the latest technological trends, tools and opportunities for law enforcement at Canadian Institute's 3rd Annual Police Tech Conference & Expo....more
As we become more accustomed to using our faces or fingerprints to unlock devices in our everyday life, it’s not surprising that employers in Hong Kong are considering using biometric systems in the workplace. However,...more
Morrison Foerster’s State and Local Government Task Force is pleased to provide our bimonthly newsletter summarizing some of the most important and interesting developments from state attorneys general (State AGs) across the...more
2024 saw strong interest in M&A involving companies that use or develop AI offerings. The rise of AI has brought new issues for dealmakers. In particular, 2024 also saw regulators focusing further on the collection and use of...more
Earlier this year, the European Parliament approved the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (the “AI Act”) by a sweeping majority, becoming the world’s first comprehensive set of rules for artificial intelligence....more
This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a proposed consent order to settle allegations against IntelliVision Technologies Corp. (IntelliVision) for making false, misleading, and unsubstantiated claims that its...more
“Ethically challenging” and “the most intrusive option” – these are some of the words Australia’s Privacy Commissioner used to describe facial recognition technology (FRT), and its use by national hardware retailer Bunnings....more
Under the Trump administration, the real estate sector will likely face new circumstances defined by deregulation, leadership changes and tax reforms. While reduced compliance costs and regulatory burdens might pose...more
Contractors interested in offering federal agencies artificial intelligence (AI) can now glean insight into how agencies are expected to conduct AI acquisitions. On September 24, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget...more
The future of Artificial Intelligence isn’t just on the horizon—it’s already transforming industries and reshaping how businesses operate. But with this rapid evolution comes new challenges. Ethical concerns, privacy risks,...more
In June, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a social media company’s summary judgment win on BIPA claims, in a sophisticated ruling providing a plausible path forward for technology companies and others...more
With the United States preparing to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and the 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, the race is on for venues, individual states and the federal government...more
FTC and DOJ Reach US$2.95 Million Settlement with Verkada for Alleged Violations of the FTC Act and CAN-SPAM Act - On August 30, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced a proposed order with Verkada Inc....more
An Illinois federal judge has denied Meta's attempt to dismiss a biometric privacy class action involving its Messenger and Messenger Kids apps. The plaintiffs, a group of parents and children, allege that Meta unlawfully...more
On August 21, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the second draft of its revised Digital Identity Guidance, which NIST first published in 2004 and last revised in 2017. The draft guidance...more
A Japanese supermarket chain is getting attention for implementing an AI tool called “Mr. Smile” that monitors workers for the quality and quantity of their smiles when interacting with customers, raising questions around the...more
Companies’ use of their customers’ biometric data has been increasing for a couple of decades. Numerous state and federal laws regulate how consumer biometric data can be stored and used and require notices to consumers about...more
On July 30, 2024, a Texas state court issued an Order finalizing the largest-ever biometrics settlement, between the Texas Attorney General and Meta for a staggering $1.4 billion. The settlement resolves a longstanding civil...more