OpenAI’s €15M Oopsie: Italy Slams ChatGPT with Data Breach Fine and Public Awareness Crusade!
The Italian Data Protection Authority has fined OpenAI €15m over ChatGPT’s data protection failures. OpenAI must also launch a six-month campaign to enlighten Italians on ChatGPT’s data collection practices. Apparently, “when in Rome” doesn’t apply to data breaches!
Hot Take:
Italy is saying “Ciao” to data protection violations with a hefty fine against OpenAI. Looks like ChatGPT might need to brush up on its Italian privacy laws—or risk being sent to digital detention! Perhaps they should’ve asked ChatGPT how to avoid these fines; after all, it’s supposed to know everything, right?
Key Points:
- The Italian Data Protection Authority fined OpenAI €15m for data protection failures related to ChatGPT.
- A six-month public awareness campaign in Italy is required to explain ChatGPT’s data practices.
- OpenAI failed to notify the authority about a March 2023 data breach, sparking the investigation.
- Violations included lack of legal basis for data processing and failing transparency obligations.
- OpenAI lacks age verification mechanisms, posing risks to children under 13.
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