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16/05/2024 - Guidance on Data Protection-Compliant Use of Artificial Intelligence Published by German Authorities

argument: Normativa/Regulations - Personal Data Protection Law


According to an article from Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek, German data protection authorities have issued new guidelines for the data protection-compliant use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The guidelines address various stages of AI implementation from conception to practical application within companies. They emphasize the necessity of having a legal basis for processing personal data via AI, involvement of data protection officers in AI-related decisions, and adherence to transparency with data subjects. Specific steps for companies include defining AI usage, ensuring data security, and regularly updating policies based on legal and technical developments. Additionally, the guidelines highlight the importance of human oversight in AI decisions and the need for a thorough data protection impact assessment for high-risk applications.