Privacy and Data Protection Law

  In today’s digital economy, artificial intelligence (AI) is  reshaping industries, including journalism, by leveraging vast amounts of data to train its algorithms. However, this transformation raises pressing concerns about the intersection of AI, data protection, and individual privacy. Recent debates surrounding the use of journalistic content for AI training have highlighted the ethical and legal challenges that must be addressed to safeguard personal data in the age of intelligent algorithms. The AI Hunger for Data: Journalism as a Target AI models thrive on data, and news articles have become a critical source for feeding these systems. Companies like OpenAI and Microsoft have faced backlash for using journalistic content without proper licensing to train their AI systems. This practice has resulted in lawsuits, especially in the United States, where publishers accuse tech companies of unauthorized “web scraping” and data exploitation. To preempt conflicts, many pu...

  Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing recruitment by offering faster and more efficient processes while claiming to reduce human biases. However, as highlighted in the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) report published in November 2024, using AI in hiring comes with ethical and legal responsibilities. HR professionals must ensure compliance, safeguard candidate rights, and foster trust by aligning their practices with these recommendations. The ICO's audit of AI tools, conducted between August 2023 and May 2024, exposed both strengths and risks in their application. While some providers showed positive efforts in monitoring bias and accuracy, others revealed alarming practices, such as excessive data collection and opaque decision-making. With nearly 300 recommendations outlined, the report provides a clear roadmap for HR teams and AI developers to improve compliance. Addressing Key HR Activities with AI Tools The ICO's findings emphasize the need for HR te...