First transparency report due by September 17 ANPD establishes minimum content and a deadline for September 17 for the first Digital ECA transparency report. In brief On August 11, 2026, the Brazilian Data Protection Agency (ANPD) issued Decision Order CD/ANPD No. 122/2026, which addresses requirements of the semiannual transparency reports required under the Children and [...] The post Brazil: ANPD regulates Digital ECA transparency reports appeared first on Connect On Tech .
What GAO Found The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) began posting its estimated savings on a web page known as the Wall of Receipts on February 17, 2025. As of July 7, 2026, the Wall of Receipts reported savings of $110 billion across contracts, grants, and leases, but some savings estimates are incorrect or lack supporting evidence. While DOGE provided some information about estimated savings, several issues limit the transparency and reliability of these reported savings. DOGE was no
On 2 August 2026, the third major wave of requirements under the EU AI Act (the “Act”) entered into force. For many businesses, the most relevant changes fall into two key areas: (1) the AI transparency requirements under Article 50; and (2) the Act’s now-operational market surveillance and regulatory enforcement regime. This wave of requirements [...]
Commission starts enforcing AI Act rules and new transparency requirements on 2 August Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 07/31/2026 - 09:00 From 2 August 2026, the European Commission’s AI Office, together with national authorities, will begin enforcing the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. On the same date, new transparency rules will start to apply, requiring certain AI systems to tell users when they are interacting with AI and when content has been generated or altered by it. Under the new rules
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Artificial intelligence is changing how legal services are delivered. At Debevoise, we are using AI to help our lawyers work more efficiently while maintaining the legal judgment, rigorous governance and quality standards our clients expect. To provide greater transparency into our approach, we have launched a new AI@Debevoise page. It explains how we use AI [...]
Japan’s draft “Principle Code” on intellectual property protection and transparency for generative AI (see our earlier post for a summary of the code) has attracted significant attention, with more than 2,000 consultation responses received from businesses, industry groups and rights holders. The responses suggest that transparency will play a central role in Japan’s approach to [...] The post Japan’s “Principle Code” for Generative AI (Part 2): What the Public Consultations Reveal appeared firs
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Activities within the lifecycle of AI systems must comply with the following principles: Human dignity and individual autonomy, Transparency and oversight, Accountability and ...
Commission publishes guidelines on transparency obligations for providers and deployers of certain AI systems Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 07/20/2026 - 09:08 Today, the European Commission published guidelines to assist providers and deployers of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in meeting the AI Act's transparency obligations, which start to apply on 2 August 2026. Transparency obligations will help people recognise when they are interacting with AI or when content has been generated or al
Guidelines on transparency obligations for providers and deployers of AI systems Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 07/20/2026 - 08:58 These guidelines define the scope of transparency obligations for providers and deployers of AI systems under article 50 of the AI Act. The AI Act follows a risk-based approach, classifying AI systems into four different risk categories, one of which is AI systems posing transparency risks that are subject to the obligations laid down in Article 50 of the AI Act . The
Commission accepts X’s action plan to comply with Digital Services Act Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 07/16/2026 - 11:18 The European Commission has accepted X’s action plan to comply with transparency obligations and researchers’ access to data, under the Digital Services Act. The approved measures represent an important step in enabling researchers, civil society and the public in general to gain more transparency into X’s systems, in particular to monitor X’s systemic risks and to assess the p
Settlement will drive down patients’ out-of-pocket costs, increase transparency and ensure community pharmacies are treated fairly The Federal Trade Commission secured a settlement agreement with one of the nation’s largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and its affiliated entities, marking yet another important victory in the Commission’s fight to lower healthcare costs for Americans. View Press Release
This article was originally published by IAPP linked here. Organizations using scraped data for AI training should prepare for heightened expectations around data minimization, transparency and accountability. On 7 July, the European Data Protection Board approved “Guidelines on web scraping in the context of generative AI.” Perhaps not surprisingly, the EDPB considers that web scraping [...] The post Thought for the week: Web scraping for generative AI is subject to the GDPR appeared first on C
This article was originally published by IAPP linked here. Vietnam’s approach to artificial intelligence regulations crosses many topics and sectors, with a common theme emerging: human‑centered, state‑supervised and legally accountable. The country’s policy direction is clearly reflected in its first standalone Law on Artificial Intelligence, which took effect March 2026. At the same time, Vietnam [...] The post Vietnam clarifies AI authorship, training data and copyright liability: A comparati
Commission Opinion on the assessment of the Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-generated content Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 07/09/2026 - 09:03 Commission and AI Board consider this voluntary code as an effective mean to facilitate compliance with the AI Act transparency obligations. On july 8, the Commission concluded that the Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-generated content adequately covers the obligations provided for in Articles 50(2), (4) and (5) AI Act and facilitates their
Who is legally responsible when Artificial Intelligence causes harm? The issue took centre stage on Tuesday – day two of the first ever UN summit on AI governance, where leading experts warned of ...
This letter provides GAO's comments on the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Auditing Standards Board's (ASB) Proposed Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements: Common Concepts, Examination Engagements, Review Engagements, and Engagements to Report on Sustainability Information and Proposed Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements: Amendments to SSAE Nos. 18-19 and 21 to Reflect Proposed SSAE Common Concepts, Examination Engagements, Review Engagement
New EU AI guidance sets practical expectations for labelling, deepfakes and AI-generated content transparency. In Brief Companies are increasingly using AI to create or modify content across marketing, communications and customer-facing channels. As EU transparency obligations under the AI Act move closer to application, this raises practical and operational questions around when AI-generated or AI-manipulated [...] The post New EU guidance on AI transparency: what should companies be doing from
In brief Organizations that develop or deploy AI agents – autonomous systems that can pursue goals and take actions with limited human intervention – are navigating a rapidly evolving US legal landscape that pulls agentic AI under laws that govern action. Emerging legal developments support the view that accountability generally runs to the humans and [...] The post US Legal Accountability for AI Agents: When AI agents act, who is responsible under US laws? appeared first on Connect On Tech .
Please note this contract has already been awarded and is being published for audit & transparency purposes only. A contract uplift has been compliantly applied and approved under Regulation 72(1)(b) of the PCR regulations. A change of supplier at this stage would present significant economic and technical challenges. Including trying to onboard a supplier in a timely manner to avoid disruption to critical business operations. Description The contrac Classification: Systems consultancy services.
Homes England requires external support to design an initial Data Ethics Framework to strengthen data governance and promote responsible use of data and AI. The framework will start to set out how data is collected, stored, and used responsibly, with clear principles of transparency, accountability, fairness, and privacy. This will help to ensure compliance, establish ethical data use, and begin to introduce pro Classification: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support.
This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes. AI Partner to provide technical services that will support delivery of MHCLG AI Pilots. Classification: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support.
Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement. This contract is for the provision of AI Agentic Support services. Please note, there is an option to extend the contract for 12 months and uplift the contract value proportionally. Classification: Software-related services.
…es addressing specific needs such as funding, business governance and safeguarding - Digital adoption: Supporting organisations with tools for fundraising, marketing and AI integration. - Volunteer management: Promotion and support through 'Volunteer Suffolk'. - Resource and funding: Sector-wide audits and alignment with health outcomes - Joint training and workshops: Collaborative learning opportunities between VCSFE and Classification: Civic betterment and community facility support services.
This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes. Provision of expert capability in delivery, user centred design and technology to support the work of AILG. Focusing on sustainable roll out and scaling of AI tools to local government and also, if required, across MHCLG and its ALBs Classification: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support.
…e to store material up to OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE level; - Can store material for at least two years; - Possesses equivalent functionality to Relativity; - Enables the use of AI tools to aid discovery and disclosure work; - Is interoperable with other e-Disclosure platforms; - Is ready to use as soon as possible; - Is security compliant to GDS standards; The requirement was put through the G Cloud call off procedure Classification: Computer platforms.
Please note this contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes only. Sunderland City Council on behalf of Together for Children Sunderland Limited has awarded a contract for the provision of an AI-powered Meeting Summary Tool (Magic Notes App) for a period of 12 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The above contract was awarded via the KCS Software Products and Associated Services Fram Classification: Industry specific software package.
Please note this contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes only. Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an AI-powered Meeting Summary Tool (Magic Notes App) for a period of 12 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The above contract was awarded via the KCS Software Products and Associated Services Framework (Y23065). Classification: Industry specific software package.
…anage its data as one of our most important and valuable assets, and that data needs to be fit for purpose. We also have joint accountability with Cyber Security for our Artificial Intelligence Governance Strategy, by implementing a framework to ensure that the adoption of Artificial Intelligence solutions and the use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools is carried out safely and responsibly, with a focus on security, ethical and legal considerations Classification: Data supply services.
…est practice product lifecycle across all teams that drives change, adoption, value, transparency, and compliance. - Growing new capability that improves impact, e.g. in AI (LLM, computer vision, ethics), ML Ops, data standards and APIs - Leading data-led insights and innovation through to the mobility eco-system to our customers. Building and maintaining strategic partnerships that transition National Highways to a B2B2C customer service provider These a Classification: Data analysis services.
…es addressing specific needs such as funding, business governance and safeguarding - Digital adoption: Supporting organisations with tools for fundraising, marketing and AI integration. - Volunteer management: Promotion and support through 'Volunteer Suffolk'. - Resource and funding: Sector-wide audits and alignment with health outcomes - Joint training and workshops: Collaborative learning opportunities between VCSFE and Classification: Civic betterment and community facility support services.