Tag: Data protection

Recently, the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante) ordered the shutdown of ChatGPT, a popular Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot, due to its alleged violation of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). With this, organizations that use the chatbot are left wondering if this is a sign of the EU’s commitment towards innovative AI technologies. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, received a "ToDo List" from the Garante to improve the chatbot and ensure data security. The order has been met with contrasting responses from organizations developing AI and other disruptive technologies. In light of this, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is expected to issue a statement on the issue.

. NationsBenefits suffered a data breach in late-January where Clop ransomware gang stole personal data of more than 7,100 New Hampshire residents. Fortra, the hosting software, hid details of the vulnerability used and took two weeks to patch. NationsBenefits is taking steps to insure their customers data is secure while complying with all relevant laws and regulations.

Data security is vital for businesses, yet according to Rubrik Zero Labs’ survey, only 16% of organizations fully recovered their data after paying ransom demands. 72% of businesses were met with silence from their attackers, despite the money given. The best way to stay secure is with Rubrik’s reliable solutions, especially since 73% of ransomware worked to corrupt the backups. Read their State of Data Security report for help.

OpenAI, the AI company co-founded by Elon Musk, has been challenged by the Italian government to comply with local and European data protection and privacy laws within the given deadline of April 30th. Experts are doubtful that OpenAI will be able to meet this challenge. OpenAI works to ensure AI advancements benefit humanity, but it remains unclear if their products can pass the test of this new regulation.

OpenAI faces its biggest challenge yet – comply with EU's data protection and privacy laws by April 30 or get banned in Italy. AI experts state that the task is almost impossible due to the sheer size and scope of data. Learn more on how this impacts the tech industry and what OpenAI must do to meet the deadline.