Italy's data protection authority, the Garante, found OpenAI's artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT breached several provisions of the EU General Data Protection Regulation following a fact-finding inquiry. OpenAI has 30 days to submit counterclaims. Meanwhile, the Garante issued a 79 million euro fine to energy company Enel Energia for alleged unlawful processing of personal data for telemarketing purposes in violation of the GDPR.
1 March 2024
Garante alleges OpenAI's ChatGPT violated GDPR
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