Navigating regulatory complexities: Enforcing data protection in the field of AI
Panel
Orangerie
Wednesday 21.05
— 16:00 - 17:15
Organising Institution
EDPS
Belgium
Business3
Policy3
As AI systems are being deployed, public and private entities are being confronted with the challenging task of complying with different - sometimes competing- legal frameworks. AI systems must be assessed from their multiple impacts on the rights and freedoms of individuals and comply with the respective laws put into place. One of the most debated examples is the impact the use of AI systems has on the right to non-discrimination. However, in order to achieve this normative goal, several well-established legislations, such as data protection, non-discrimination laws or the AI Act, play a role in reducing such impact, each of them contributing to a piece of the puzzle.
For Data Protection Authorities, this brings a new level of complexity. Data protection should now be interpreted and implemented in the light of a multifaceted regulatory framework. From a regulatory perspective, this pushes regulators to build bridges between different experience in implementing these laws. This panel will delve into the challenges of supervision of this complex regulatory environment.
Questions to be answered
How do national data protection regulators apply data protection legislation to AI systems that impact other fundamental rights such as non-discrimination?
Are there appropriate regulatory tools in place to ensure efficient enforcement cooperation between the different regulatory bodies?
How can Equality bodies and data protection authorities mutually benefit from their respective expertise and experience?