Menu

  • Alerts
  • Incidents
  • News
  • APTs
  • Cyber Decoded
  • Cyber Hygiene
  • Cyber Review
  • Cyber Tips
  • Definitions
  • Malware
  • Threat Actors
  • Tutorials

Useful Tools

  • Password generator
  • Report an incident
  • Report to authorities
No Result
View All Result
CTF Hack Havoc
CyberMaterial
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
Hall of Hacks
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
No Result
View All Result
Hall of Hacks
CyberMaterial
No Result
View All Result
Home News

UK Watchdog Investigates Snap’s AI

October 9, 2023
Reading Time: 2 mins read
in News

The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has taken preliminary enforcement action against Snap Inc., the American camera and social media company, over concerns related to its “My AI” chatbot’s data processing practices. The ICO, responsible for enforcing data privacy regulations including GDPR, expressed particular concern about how “My AI” handles the data of children aged 13 to 17.

Furthermore, a preliminary notice has been issued, outlining potential actions the ICO may mandate, including potentially requiring Snap to halt data processing associated with “My AI” in the UK. Snap, with over 21 million monthly active UK users as of May, could face restrictions on offering the product in the UK if a final enforcement notice is issued.

Additionally, Snap responded by stating that it is closely reviewing the ICO’s preliminary decision and emphasized its commitment to user privacy. The company also noted that “My AI” underwent a rigorous legal and privacy review before its public release. The chatbot feature was initially offered to UK Snapchat+ subscribers in February and later made available to the broader Snapchat user base in April. It relies on OpenAI’s GPT technology to operate.

The ICO’s findings are provisional at this stage, and no definitive conclusion has been reached regarding any data protection breaches or the issuance of an enforcement notice. The ICO has indicated that it will carefully evaluate Snap’s response before deciding whether to issue a final enforcement notice.

John Edwards, the UK Information Commissioner, expressed concern about Snap’s apparent failure to adequately assess privacy risks, particularly concerning children and other users, before introducing “My AI.” This incident serves as a reminder to organizations utilizing generative AI to consider their data protection obligations from the outset of development.

Reference:
  • UK Information Commissioner issues preliminary enforcement notice against Snap
Tags: AICyber NewsCyber News 2023CybersecurityGDPRICOOctober 2023Snap IncSnapchatSocial MediaSocial Media SecurityUKUSA
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

Microsoft Halts Services to Israeli Defense

Microsoft Halts Services to Israeli Defense

September 26, 2025
Microsoft Halts Services to Israeli Defense

Kali Linux 2025.3 Released With 10 Tools

September 26, 2025
Microsoft Halts Services to Israeli Defense

Google Flo Health Flurry Pay 59.5M

September 26, 2025
Cloudflare Mitigates 22Tbps DDoS Attack

Secret Service Dismantles UN Telecom Threat

September 24, 2025
Cloudflare Mitigates 22Tbps DDoS Attack

Firefox Lets Devs Roll Back Bad Updates

September 24, 2025
Cloudflare Mitigates 22Tbps DDoS Attack

Cloudflare Mitigates 22Tbps DDoS Attack

September 24, 2025

Latest Alerts

Fake PyPI Login Site Steals Credentials

Google Warns of BRICKSTORM Malware

Hidden WordPress Backdoors Create Admins

Hackers Target AWS and Steal Credentials

SonicWall SMA100 Update Removes Rootkit

BadIIS Malware Spreads Via SEO Poisoning

Subscribe to our newsletter

    Latest Incidents

    Indian Bank Transfer Records Exposed

    Chinese Cyberspies Hit US Defense Firms

    Neon App Shuts Down After Data Leak

    Boyd Gaming Reports Data Breach After Attack

    Morrisroe UK Company Hit By Cyber Attack

    GeoServer Flaw Breaches US Agency Network

    CyberMaterial Logo
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Jobs
    • Legal and Privacy Policy
    • Site Map

    © 2025 | CyberMaterial | All rights reserved

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password?

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In

    Add New Playlist

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Definitions
    • Malware
    • Cyber Tips
    • Tutorials
    • Advanced Persistent Threats
    • Threat Actors
    • Report an incident
    • Password Generator
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise with us

    Copyright © 2025 CyberMaterial