HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd, a UK-based artificial intelligence firm, has been fined £2 million by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) for breaching the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The fine is one of the largest issued under the GDPR in recent years. The regulator found that HIVE had failed to properly protect users' personal data, which led to a significant breach.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about AI firms and their ability to safeguard sensitive information. The ICO has stated that companies must ensure they are meeting their obligations under the GDPR, particularly when it comes to handling personal data.
HIVE Digital Technologies has issued a statement confirming that it is reviewing its data handling processes and will be implementing additional measures to prevent similar breaches in the future.