Beyond our Shores – the ODPA's monthly international news roundup
On 3 June, Yoshua Bengio, a renowned computer scientist described as one of the “godfathers” of AI, announced his presidency of LawZero, an organisation committed to the safe design of the cutting-edge technology:
AI pioneer announces non-profit to develop ‘honest’ artificial intelligence | The Guardian
On 10 June, the States of Guernsey announced a dedicated Guernsey Cyber Security Centre (GCSC) is being established to improve the Bailiwick's resilience to cyber-attacks:
States of Guernsey establishing a Guernsey Cyber Security Centre - States of Guernsey
On 10 June, CNN reported that more than half of US states had taken legal action against 23andMe to challenge the sale of its customers’ private information after filing for bankruptcy:
US states sue 23andMe to protect customers’ private data | CNN Business
On 18 June, Forbes reported that 16 billion sets of online login details had been leaked in an historically large breach:
16 Billion Apple, Facebook, Google And Other Passwords Leaked — Act Now
On 19 June, the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) came into effect in the United Kingdom:
UK organisations stand to benefit from new data protection laws | ICO
On 24 June, Sky News reported that doctors in the UK have been using unapproved AI tools to record appointments:
Doctors are using unapproved AI software to record patient meetings, investigation reveals | Sky News
On 25 June. multiple media outlets reported on the death of a patient linked to a ransomeware attack on NHS blood services at London Hospitals and GP surgeries in June 2024. King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust confirmed that one patient had "died unexpectedly" during the cyber-attack on 3 June 2024, which disrupted more than 10,000 appointments:
NHS ransomware attack contributed to patient's death - BBC News
On 27 June, the UK Government published a factsheet explaining how the new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, which received Royal Assent on 19th June, amends the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. The factsheet explains key legal changes in data protection law, most notably around research, automated decision-making, subject access rights, international transfers, children’s data, and recognised legitimate interests:
Data (Use and Access) Act factsheet: UK GDPR and DPA - GOV.UK
On 27 June, Reuters reported that Germany has asked Apple and Google to remove Chinese AI startup DeepSeek from their app stores in the country due to concerns about data protection:
DeepSeek faces ban from Apple, Google app stores in Germany | Reuters
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