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CybersecurityData Privacy & ProtectionDeepfakesGenerative AI

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Paris Charter on AI signed

Chile, Finland, France, Germany, India, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Slovenia, and Switzerland have adopted the "Paris Charter on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Public Interest". The charter (1) aims to ensure AI development serves the public interest, focusing on equity, transparency, accountability, and sustainability; (2) encourages openness in AI and accountability through existing frameworks; (3) calls for safeguards against AI’s potential harms, alongside an affirmative vision to maximise its public benefits, including through open public goods, democratic participation, and sustainable solutions; and (4) stresses the importance of accessible high-quality data, privacy protection, and smaller, more localised AI models that have a reduced environmental impact.

11 February 2025Data Privacy & ProtectionGenerative AI

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Standard / Framework

Arab League calls for AI regulation framework

It is reported that at the Arab Dialogue Circle on Artificial Intelligence in the Arab World, Arab League Secretary General Ahmad Abu Al-Gheit has urged scholars to draft a regulatory framework for AI that aligns with Arab values and interests. The call to action includes (1) addressing the rapid developments in AI, particularly in large language models and generative AI, (2) localizing AI industries and investing in strategic planning and financial resources, and (3) ensuring active participation in the global AI race to achieve safe and culturally aligned AI integration.

2 February 2025Generative AI

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Global data protection authorities issue statement on data scraping, covering AI

A coalition of 17 global data protection authorities have issued a follow-up statement on data scraping (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, China, Switzerland, Norway, New Zealand, Colombia, Jersey, Morocco, Argentina, Mexico, Guernsey, Spain, Monaco, Israel). The statement builds on a joint statement by the authorities in August 2023 urging social media platforms to implement safeguards against data scraping. This follow-up statement specifies that (1) organizations should deploy a combination of safeguarding measures against unlawful scraping, regularly reviewing and updating them to keep pace with advances in scraping techniques and technologies; (2) while AI is used by some sophisticated data scrapers to evade detection, it can also enhance protections against unlawful scraping; (3) the obligation to protect against unlawful scraping applies to both large corporations and SMEs, with lower-cost measures available for SMEs with assistance from service providers; (4) contractual terms authorizing scraping of personal data cannot alone render such scraping lawful, but they can serve as an important safeguard; (5) organizations permitting scraping of personal data must ensure they have a lawful basis, are transparent, and obtain consent where required by law; (6) organizations should implement adequate measures, including contractual terms and monitoring, to ensure compliance with data protection and privacy laws; (7) providing access via an API can allow organizations greater control over data and facilitate detection and mitigation of unauthorized scraping; and (8) organizations using scraped data or their own platform data to train AI must comply with data protection, privacy laws, and AI-specific laws, following available regulatory guidelines.

28 October 2024Data Privacy & ProtectionGenerative AICybersecurity

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Policy / Guidance

Morocco proposes establishment of National Agency for AI Governance

It is reported that a parliamentary opposition group in Morocco has proposed a bill to regulate AI use by establishing a National Agency for Artificial Intelligence, aiming to promote its benefits while addressing potential misuse such as cyber-attacks and misinformation. The agency would implement a national AI strategy, raise awareness, enhance employee efficiency, and foster international cooperation. This initiative aligns with Morocco's broader digital transformation strategy and recent efforts, including establishing AI schools and collaborating with the US at the UN to leverage AI for global benefit, reflecting a commitment to navigate the opportunities and risks of AI effectively.

25 April 2024Cybersecurity

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International Agreement

CNPD and CNDP signed Memorandum of Understanding in the field of personal data protection, covering AI

The National Data Protection Commission of Portugal and the Moroccan National Commission for the Control of the Protection of Personal Data have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of personal data protection. The aim of the partnership is to strengthen cooperation between the two authorities through the sharing of information and technical expertise, specifically addressing challenges in AI, image manipulation, and cyber violence. The cooperation also covers educational projects, training programmes, and the exchange of best practices regarding the monitoring and enforcement of the regulatory framework.

25 February 2026Data Privacy & ProtectionDeepfakes

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