Apr 25, 2023
German Regulators Probe OpenAI’s GDPR Compliance
OpenAI is facing a new challenge in its mission to stay operational in the European Union. German authorities have launched an investigation into the company’s adherence to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The commissioner for the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein, Marit Hansen, spoke to Agence France-Presse about the inquiry. She said regulators are asking OpenAI for “information on issues that stem from the European General Data Protection Regulation” and if a “data protection impact assessment has been carried out and if the data protection risks are under control.”
This inquiry is the latest in a series of events that have occurred since OpenAI released its GPT-4 model in mid-March. Italy was the first Western nation to issue a ban on the products. At the same time, the company and local regulators are attempting to determine if OpenAI can comply with GDPR and Italian privacy laws.
OpenAI has until April 30 to comply with EU laws, but German authorities have given the company until June 11 to respond to the inquiry.
The main issue that regulators are concerned about is the training data used to build the GPT artificial intelligence models. Currently, users cannot opt out of having their data included, nor can they correct the models if they make a mistake. GDPR requires that individuals have the right to modify their data or have it removed from systems.
The potential implications of any ban on OpenAI’s products could be far-reaching. Cryptocurrency traders, analysts, exchanges, news sites, and blockchain firms could be affected if they are using bots for cryptocurrency trading or analysis in the EU. This could force these companies and individuals to conduct such operations outside of the EU.
To mitigate the risk of a ban, OpenAI could explore NFT marketing strategies, such as Twitter NFT marketing, to promote their products and services. They could also partner with a web3 agency or NFT marketing agency to ensure they are in compliance with GDPR and other privacy laws. Additionally, they could consider selling NFTs to generate revenue and promote their brand.
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