The California Privacy Protection Agency board voted Thursday to advance scaled-back proposed rules governing how automated technology, including artificial intelligence, uses personal data of state residents.
The five-member board also moved forward proposed regulations around cybersecurity audits and mandated privacy assessments that are narrower than originally crafted, responding to criticism from business lobbyists that the agency was overstepping its oversight authority. The rules will get another public comment period.
The vote comes after the board agreed in April to narrow key definitions and remove opt-out rights for two key uses of automation: AI training and behavioral advertising. The original draft ...