Subj : OpenAI accused of string of data protection breaches in GDPR comp
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Thu Aug 31 2023 13:30:04

OpenAI accused of string of data protection breaches in GDPR complaint

Date:
Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:15:32 +0000

Description:
A Polish security researcher claims OpenAI is in violation of GDPR and 
engages in shady data practices.

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OpenAI, the company behind the famed AI -powered chatbot, ChatGPT, is being 
accused of breaching the EUs General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and 
engaging in shady practices when it comes to processing peoples sensitive 
data. 

According to TechCrunch , a Polish security and privacy researcher Lukasz 
Olejnik recently filed a 17-page complaint, via a local law firm GP Partners, 
with the countrys data protection watchdog. 

In the complaint, Olejnik argues that the company engaged in untrustworthy, 
dishonest, and perhaps unconscientious activities, as it didnt 
comprehensively detail how it processed some sensitive information. 
Insufficient data 

As per the report, Olejnik realized something was amiss when he tried to use 
the chatbot to create a biography of himself. The chatbot came back with 
results bearing some mistakes. 

Speaking to TechCrunch, he said he tried to contact the company in March in 
order to fix the mistakes and asked the team to provide more clarification on 
how the data is being processed, as hes allowed under GDPR. Read more 

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OpenAI responded and provided some information, but - allegedly - not all of 
it. Olejnik claims the company didnt explain how it processed personal data 
for AI model training. It also didnt include personal data processed during 
the training process. 

'Notably, OpenAI did not include the processing of personal data in 
connection with model training in the information on categories of personal 
data or categories of data recipients,' the complaint read. 

If OpenAIs alleged GDPR breach is confirmed, the company is looking at a fine 
of up to 4% annual turnover, or 20 million - whichever sum is greater. 

Neither OpenAI or the Polish data watchdog have commented on the complaint so 
far. OpenAI is keeping quiet, while the Polish data protection watchdog said 
it doesnt comment on open complaints. Check out our list of the best ID theft 
protection tools around 

Via: TechCrunch



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/computing/openai-accused-of-string-of-data-protectio
n-breaches-in-gdpr-complaint


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