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Cyprus neurotechnology regulation efforts
Overview
Cyprus is addressing legislative gaps concerning the protection of neurodata and the regulation of neurotechnology. During a meeting of the Parliamentary Human Rights Committee, officials raised concerns about potential exploitation driven by advancements in artificial intelligence.
To mitigate these risks, a five-step proposal has been introduced. This includes a plan to conduct a comprehensive registry of all neurotechnology applications and devices used in the country within three months. The proposal also seeks collaboration with the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection to ensure neurodata is protected, even when collected by wellness devices.
Additional measures focus on establishing safeguards for children and employees to prevent the use of neurotechnology for surveillance, hiring, or performance evaluation. Furthermore, the creation of an interdisciplinary advisory group through the Cyprus University of Technology (TEPAK) is being considered to evaluate the ethical and social dimensions of these technologies.
Entities
Cyprus University of Technology · Christos Christofides · Supreme Court of Cyprus · Limassol District Court · Court of Justice of the European Union
Timeline
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesCyprus proposes new regulations to address neurotechnology legislative gaps
Cyprus lawmakers are proposing new regulations to address legislative gaps in neurotechnology and protect neurodata from misuse, particularly regarding surveillance and the privacy of children and workers.
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Sources
politis.com.cy · sigmalive.com · tothemaonline.com