Welcome to the Privacy Corner Newsletter: May 8, 2025
Hey there, privacy enthusiasts! We’ve got some juicy updates for you in this edition of the Privacy Corner Newsletter:
- Ever heard of legitimate interests and AI? Well, Noyb isn’t happy with Meta’s AI training methods using public posts.
- Heads up! ChatGPT is under scrutiny to preserve data regardless of privacy settings.
- Montana’s privacy law just got a makeover, with more obligations and a focus on minors.
Legitimate interests and AI: Noyb vs. Meta
So, Noyb is throwing some shade at Meta over using public Facebook and Instagram posts to train AI models. They’re not buying Meta’s “legitimate interests” excuse under GDPR.
- Meta wants to train its AI with public user content and interactions, but Noyb says it’s a no-go.
- Noyb is giving Meta a deadline to prove compliance or halt the AI training plans.
What’s Meta’s game plan with AI in the EU?
Meta’s diving into AI training using public content shared by users, but Noyb is raising red flags.
Users in the EEA will be notified and given a chance to opt out of their data being used this way.
Meta claims it’s all in line with an EDPB Opinion, but Noyb isn’t convinced.
Why is Noyb not feeling Meta’s vibe?
Noyb thinks Meta’s “legitimate interests” excuse doesn’t hold water for massive AI data processing.
They’re concerned about data subject rights, limited right to object, special category data, lack of transparency, and more.
What’s the next move in this AI showdown?
Noyb is flexing its muscles as a “qualified entity” and demanding Meta either comply or cease and desist by 21 May 2025.
Warning: ChatGPT in hot water
OpenAI is facing heat to save ChatGPT output log data, defying privacy laws and user requests.
- A New York judge wants OpenAI to preserve all data that would otherwise be deleted, sparking a legal tussle.
- OpenAI’s attempt to challenge the preservation order was shut down, but the saga continues.
What’s the deal with ChatGPT’s data deletion drama?
OpenAI’s data deletion practices are under fire due to potential evidence loss in a copyright dispute with the New York Times.
Users’ privacy settings and laws aren’t stopping the judge from demanding data preservation.
What are the implications of this data preservation order?
OpenAI is in a bind with legal arguments failing to sway the judge. The order to keep all data stands, impacting all ChatGPT users.
Montana’s privacy law makeover
Montana is revamping its Consumer Data Privacy Act through SB 297, bringing in tougher rules and a focus on minors.
- Changes take effect from October 1, expanding the law’s reach to more businesses.
- New consumer rights, transparency obligations, and enforcement measures are in play.
What’s new in Montana’s privacy law?
SB 297 broadens the law’s applicability, introduces a duty of care for minors, and enhances consumer rights and transparency.
How’s enforcement shaping up in Montana?
The state’s AG can now slap civil penalties up to $7,500 for violations without the 60-day grace period for rectification.
