For a long time, AI applications have been deployed in a virtual blind spot for users, due to a lack of clear information about their implications for personal data. With the publication of a dedicated brochure, the Belgian Data Protection Authority is launching an initiative to educate the public, which could herald a new phase of regulation. The publication on April 13 by the Belgian Data Protection Authority of a brochure dedicated to the impact of artificial intelligence on privacy highlights an approach that differs significantly from that observed in other Member States, particularly in France. Whereas some authorities prioritize supporting economic actors, the Belgian regulator opts here for a strategy of directly educating individuals. In reality, few users have real visibility into the fate of their data—and…
