The new government’s Data (Use and Access) Bill looks to be AI-friendly. The key changes are that personal data not classified as special category data is not subject to extra restrictions. This means the Bill will allow more flexibility around automated decision-making, particularly for non-sensitive personal data.

There are safeguards for individuals — and in the EU AI Act too — but it’s likely to make automated decision-making easier for those using AI. This is a departure from EU GDPR which is stricter.

For more information on these risks and how to manage them, read the full article on the HCR website.

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