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Philippine data-privacy law applies to AI, explains regulator, but no specific guidance expected soon

By Jet Damazo-Santos ( April 15, 2024, 05:44 GMT | Insight) -- Artificial intelligence developers shouldn't expect specific guidance from the Philippine privacy regulator any time soon, but that doesn't mean they won’t be held accountable if a complaint is filed against them, a privacy official said. In an interview with MLex, deputy privacy commissioner Leandro Aguirre explained how the country's Data Privacy Act and recent circulars on consent and legitimate interest apply to AI systems.Artificial-intelligence developers shouldn't expect specific guidance from the Philippine privacy regulator any time soon, but that does not mean they won’t be held accountable if a complaint is filed against them, a privacy official explained. ...

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