General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and UK organisations : a year of implementation of GDPR

Addis, C; Kutar, MS

Abstract

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) became enforceable in May 2018 and its impact is globally
significant. Meanwhile, a growing number of organisations are increasingly adopting AI technologies. This paper
explores the effects of the GDPR on UK companies adopting or using AI technologies. A survey of AI, Data
Protection and technology experts is presented, the analysis of which provides some early insights into the praxis of
GDPR and AI in operational contexts. Whilst a growing body of research focuses on AI ethics and the impact of
algorithms, this project highlights other important concerns emerging from the introduction and use of AI
technologies. The findings indicate that few organisations are fully compliant with the requirements of the GDPR,
which is not unexpected given the novelty of the regulation and the complexity of the technology. Other elements
which can impact compliance and innovation were less predictable. Therefore, we recommend adopting a holistic
approach to the management of personal data and AI.

Citation

Addis, C., & Kutar, M. (2020, March). General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and UK organisations : a year of implementation of GDPR. Presented at 25th UK Academy for Information Systems International Conference 2020, Online conference

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: 25th UK Academy for Information Systems International Conference 2020
• Conference Location: Online conference
• Start Date: Mar 31, 2020
• End Date: Apr 1, 2020
• Online Publication Date: Apr 29, 2020
• Publication Date: Apr 1, 2020
• Deposit Date: Apr 15, 2021
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 15, 2021
• Journal: UK Academy for Information Systems Conference Proceedings 2020
• Pages: 24
• Publisher URL: https://aisel.aisnet.org/ukais2020/24/
• Related Public URLs: https://www.ukais.org/
• Additional Information: Event Type : Conference