The future of data protection: How technology and legislation shape privacy

In the world

The USA and other third countries show no signs of changing their surveillance laws, which means that commercial and national interests will continue to be prioritised. This predicts a future with ongoing conflicts and challenges in managing data across national borders.

However, an interesting phenomenon to observe is the nations that choose to move towards the European model for data protection. By changing their legislation and views on individuals' data rights, they can approach the European perception that individuals should have inherent rights.

AI and data processing

Many speculate about where AI is heading. Is it permitted to use someone else's data? What methods should be used to process historical data? How can personal data be protected effectively? The grey area is growing along with the debate. What we know is that companies are increasingly dependent on automation and artificial intelligence to process large amounts of data.

But how is the data protected? The Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) is examining whether federated machine learning could be the solution. Instead of sending sensitive data to a central server, the AI model is trained directly on each device, and only model updates are sent back. This could potentially mean improved data protection, which is especially relevant for sectors such as healthcare and finance, where privacy and confidentiality are crucial.

In a time of change

Companies and organisations benefit from considering where and how they store data, especially at a time when data protection legislation is constantly changing and being reviewed. By staying updated on global trends, engaging in dialogue and seeking expert guidance, companies can ensure that they choose the right cloud services for both their operations and their customers.

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