Italy’s data protection agency (the Garante) has fined the developer of AI chatbot company Replika 5 million euros ($5.64 million) for breaching rules designed to protect users’ personal data. The Garante identified violations of regulations in February 2023, leading to the suspension of the “Replika” application. The Garante found that Replika had not established legal bases for processing operations as of 2 February 2023, and lacked mechanisms to verify user age during registration and usage, despite claiming to exclude minors. Technical assessments revealed ongoing deficiencies in the age verification system. Consequently, the Garante imposed sanctions and ordered the company to align its operations with regulatory requirements.
Click here for the official article/release
Disclaimer
The Legal Wire takes all necessary precautions to ensure that the materials, information, and documents on its website, including but not limited to articles, newsletters, reports, and blogs (“Materials”), are accurate and complete. Nevertheless, these Materials are intended solely for general informational purposes and do not constitute legal advice. They may not necessarily reflect the current laws or regulations. The Materials should not be interpreted as legal advice on any specific matter. Furthermore, the content and interpretation of the Materials and the laws discussed within are subject to change.
