Information Governance in the AI age
Western Australia is also participating in Privacy Awareness Week under the “Smart Tech, Smarter Choices” theme. The Office of the Information Commissioner WA notes that it will host its inaugural PAW event on Wednesday, 6 May, featuring a range of sessions. This is particularly significant because WA’s Privacy and Responsible […]
ISO/IEC 23894: 2023 provides guidance on how organisations that develop, produce, deploy or use products, systems and services that utilise artificial intelligence (AI) can manage risk specifically related to AI. The guidance also aims to assist organisations to integrate risk management into their AI-related activities and functions. It moreover describes […]
The latest Notifiable data breaches report was released last week, highlighting the need for organisations to strengthen data security and promptly respond to suspected breaches. The Australian Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner Angelene Falk said that ‘OAIC expects organisations to have robust and proactive procedures in place to protect the personal information they […]
A new report by the Australian Human Rights Commission calls for far-reaching changes to ensure government, companies and others safeguard human rights in the design, development and use of new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI).
The Human Rights and Technology Final Report makes 38 recommendations to ensure human rights are upheld in Australia’s laws, policies, funding and education on AI. This includes the recommendation to modernise Australia’s regulatory system to ensure AI-informed decision making is lawful, transparent, explainable, responsible and subject to appropriate human oversight, review and intervention. Stronger laws are recommended to protect the community from misuse of facial recognition and other biometric technology.
The Report recommends the creation of a new AI Safety Commissioner to help lead Australia’s transition to an AI-powered world. It is envisaged that this new regulatory body would be a key source of expertise on AI, providing guidance to governments and the private sector, and providing independent advice to policymakers and Parliament.
You can read the Human Rights and Technology Final Report and find out more about the project at tech.humanrights.gov.au
