EU Launches Investigation into Google’s AI Data Compliance

The ⁤Data Protection Commission ‌(DPC), a European privacy regulator, has ‍opened an investigation into⁤ Google regarding its handling‍ of user‍ data in the region. This ‌inquiry adds ⁣to the legal challenges faced by the tech giant.

According⁢ to DPC, the focus of the investigation is on whether Google followed GDPR requirements by conducting a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) before using personal data from EU or ‌EEA individuals in developing its AI model, Pathways Language Model 2 (PaLM 2).

A DPIA⁣ is a crucial process that helps‌ data controllers identify and‍ address potential data protection risks associated‌ with high-risk processing activities. It ⁤ensures that processing activities are necessary, proportionate, and have adequate⁢ safeguards in place based on identified risks.

This inquiry is part of DPC’s broader efforts to ensure compliance with privacy regulations for generative AI technologies.

Recently, DPC took legal action against social media platform X and ⁤reached an agreement requiring them to halt using personal data of EU users for AI‍ training until consent withdrawal options are provided.

Google faces increasing legal hurdles as well. In August, a US District Court ruled ⁣that Google ⁢holds a monopoly position in the online search⁢ market and used this dominance to stifle competition.

2024-09-17 09:15:02
Original from www.computerworld.com