EU clarifies AI Act rules, UK demands iCloud access, and Amazon faces a Washington health data lawsuit.
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Privacy Corner Newsletter: February 13, 2025
🔹 EU’s AI Act Guidelines Clarify Compliance Risks –Â
The European Commission releases two sets of AI Act guidelines, breaking down the definition of AI systems and outlining nine prohibited AI practices, including emotional manipulation and biometric categorization.
🔹 UK’s Secret Demand for Apple’s Encrypted Data –Â
The UK government issues a confidential order under the Investigatory Powers Act, demanding Apple create a backdoor for accessing encrypted iCloud data, sparking concerns over user privacy and global implications.
🔹 Amazon Faces First Lawsuit Under Washington’s Health Data Law –Â
A class action lawsuit accuses Amazon of collecting precise geolocation data and Mobile Advertising IDs via its SDK without consent, violating the My Health My Data Act’s strict health data protections.
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