Michelle Dunlop

Oct 25, 2024 | hcamag.com | Anita Birkinshaw |Jania Baigent |Karen Ngan |Michelle Dunlop

Privacy concerns showcased in Australian ChatGPT investigation similar for NZ organisations A recent investigation by the Victorian privacy regulator has resulted in a ban on the use of ChatGPT in a government department. The findings highlight that while generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools offer significant benefits in the workplace, they also carry risks without robust policies, training and education on their use.

Oct 15, 2024 | lexology.com | Jania Baigent |Anita Birkinshaw |Karen Ngan |Michelle Dunlop

A recent investigation by the Victorian privacy regulator has resulted in a ban on the use of ChatGPT in a government department. The findings highlight that while GenAI tools offer significant benefits in the workplace, they also carry risks without robust policies, training and education on their use.

Oct 9, 2024 | lexology.com | Jania Baigent |Karen Ngan |Michelle Dunlop |Richard Watts |Sally Mckechnie

Key takeawaysThe Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) has released a summary of the 250 submissions it received in response to its consultation on a proposed Biometrics Privacy Code of Practice (Code). The submissions highlighted the need for the Code to be simplified and refined to appropriately target key harms presented by biometric technologies, without unduly stifling innovation.

May 28, 2024 | lexology.com | Karen Ngan |Michelle Dunlop |Sally Mckechnie |Jania Baigent

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) initiated the Children and Young People's Privacy Project (Project) to assess the effectiveness of current laws in safeguarding children's personal information. In this article we discuss the Project’s key findings and the three themes that emerged.

Feb 29, 2024 | lexology.com | Michelle Dunlop |Karen Ngan |Richard Watts

The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) is set to become the world’s first comprehensive legislation governing the development, deployment, and use of AI systems. In this article we take a look at how the Act will work, what its potential impact on New Zealand businesses will be, and what you need to do to prepare for when the Act comes into effect.