AI & Data Protection: Managing Risk in a Changing Environment

Below is a summary of key takeaways from the second webinar in the Ropes & Gray AI Outlook series:

• Data protection and AI overlap. They cannot be viewed in silos.
• The regulatory landscape of AI and data protection, both nationally and internationally, is dynamic and increasingly complex.
• Governance starts with the right people and board-level engagement. Think: people, policies, procedures.
• Documentation, auditing, and testing are non-negotiable.
• More data likely means more risk, but there are some positives—recent EDPB guidance on pseudonymized offers some relief.
• Data security is now more difficult to assess as “appropriate.” Your business context will be key—you cannot afford to fall behind the curve.

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact any of the speakers or your usual Ropes & Gray advisor.