The Information Commissioners Office (ICO) has announced it will begin to conduct research on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Data Privacy.
DR Reuben Binns, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in AI will lead the project, and aims to “research and investigate a framework for auditing algorithms and conduct further in-depth research activities in AI and machine learning.”
The ICO stated: “His appointment supports the ICO’s goal of developing and enhancing its expertise and work in this increasingly important area.”
Technology is a key area for the ICO, in the past year the data protection regulator has published its:
- First Technology Strategy, outlining how it will adapt to technological change as it impacts information rights and how it will plan ahead for the arrival of new technologies. The strategy explains eight technology goals and how it intends to achieve them.
- Made AI one of its top three priorities for 2018/19 and updated its award winning paper on AI, Big Data and Machine Learning highlighting many of the issues and challenges facing society.
- Announced the development of a regulatory ‘sandbox’ enabling organisations to develop innovative products and services while benefitting from advice and support from the ICO.
- Added cyber incidents as a sixth strategic goal in the ICO’s Information Rights Strategic Plan.
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