Tennessee Passes the Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA)

Tennessee has become the latest state in the United States of America (US) to have enacted a comprehensive data privacy regulation. The Tennessee Information Protection Act (TIPA) contains several provisions that have become a staple of state data privacy laws within the US.
However, there are instances where TIPA stands apart from some of its sister data privacy regulations owing to its emphasis on ensuring an affirmative defense for organizations that demonstrate a willingness to inculcate strict data privacy measures via the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) privacy framework.
It shares various other provisions with other state data privacy regulations passed recently in Virginia and Indiana while being stricter in other instances, such as giving Tennessee courts the right to award treble damages for willful or knowing violations.
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G7 data protection authorities point to key concerns on generative AI

The privacy watchdogs of the G7 countries are set to detail a common vision of the data protection challenges of generative AI models like ChatGPT, according to a draft statement seen by EURACTIV.

The data protection and privacy authorities of the United States, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Canada and Japan have been meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday and Wednesday (20-21 June) for a G7 roundtable to discuss data free flows, enforcement cooperation and emerging technologies.

The risks of generative AI models from the privacy watchdog perspective related to their rapid proliferation in various contexts and domains have taken centre stage, the draft statement reads.

“We recognize that there are growing concerns that generative AI may present risks and potential harms to privacy, data protection, and other fundamental human rights if not properly developed and regulated,” the statement reads.

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World Economic Forum: Adopting AI Responsibly: Guidelines for Procurement of AI Solutions by the Private Sector

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, responsible and ethical adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is paramount for commercial enterprises. The exponential growth of the global AI market highlights the need for establishing standards and frameworks to ensure responsible AI practices and procurement. To address this crucial gap, the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with GEP, presents a comprehensive guide for commercial organizations.

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