Kathrin Gardhouse

End-to-end privacy management refers to the process of protecting sensitive data throughout its entire lifecycle, from the moment it is collected to the point where it is destroyed. This approach involves implementing a comprehensive privacy management program that includes privacy policies, procedures, and controls designed to safeguard data and protect individual privacy rights. Developing or … Read more

The evolving landscape of data protection in Canada sees provinces enacting or refining their respective privacy legislations to address the challenges of the digital age. At the forefront is Quebec’s Law25, a comprehensive and stringent privacy law. Following Alberta, it is the second province that makes privacy breach reporting mandatory. Here’s an overview over the … Read more

Generative AI has become a cornerstone of modern technology, with potential applications ranging from content creation and customer service to scientific research and healthcare. However, as these powerful tools proliferate, they present a diverse set of risks and opportunities that require prudent oversight. Two major players in the global landscape, the United States and the … Read more

Privacy Attacks against Data and AI Models Part 1 of this series covers the benefits of AI models in healthcare and the data sources available for training such models. Part 2 addresses privacy compliance challenges as well as challenges surrounding privacy-preserving techniques employed during AI development. This last part of our series gets a bit … Read more

Risks of Noncompliance and Challenges around Privacy-Preserving Techniques Despite the promising signs of AI used in healthcare that we explored in Part 1 of this series, ethical concerns persist regarding the potential misuse of these innovations and safeguarding health data. For instance, drug discovery AI systems have demonstrated remarkable efficiency aiding harmful discoveries as well, … Read more

Benefits of AI in Healthcare and Data Sources AI has already brought marvellous advancements in the healthcare sector but awareness is on the rise around the risks associated with it as well. In this series of posts, we are concerned with the ethical and legal compliance issue of protecting privacy and safeguarding health data used in … Read more

About a year ago we covered the 2022 Cost of a Data Breach Report by IBM. The 2022 report had surfaced that the cost was highest in the healthcare and financial industry, followed by pharmaceuticals and technology. In 2023 this was equally so as the latest report shows. In fact, the cost in the healthcare … Read more

In today’s data-driven landscape, the use of AI-based solutions, such as ChatGPT, has become increasingly prevalent. These solutions leverage the power of artificial intelligence to analyze data, generate insights, and facilitate interactions with users. However, with the rise of AI technologies, it is crucial to consider the implications for data protection and privacy, particularly in … Read more

Data leaks are a serious threat to any business, and particularly those handling sensitive personal information, such as customer’s financial or health records. We discussed the costs of data breaches previously in this blog post. But even when no malicious actors are involved, data leaks can expose businesses to legal liability, reputational damage, and loss … Read more

New York State has taken a step towards ensuring responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in the public sector through its newly established Acceptable Use of Artificial Intelligence Technologies policy. This policy, issued by the New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS), aims to guide state government in leveraging AI … Read more