The European Data Protection Organization Noyb, Co-Founded by Privacy Activist Max Schrems, Has Filed a Complaint Against OpenAI. The reason for this is a potential violation of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by false information disseminated by ChatGPT, a product of OpenAI. At the center of the criticism is the processing of incorrect personal data of a public figure without the opportunity for correction or deletion.

Noyb Accuses OpenAI of Not Properly Responding to the Affected Party's Access Request. The organization criticizes OpenAI for not disclosing the processed data, their sources, or their recipients, although this is required by the GDPR. Maartje de Graaf, a data protection lawyer at Noyb, emphasizes that it is technically possible to log the training data used to create transparency about the information sources.

The complaint has been filed with the Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB) and calls for an investigation into OpenAI's data processing practices. In the specific case, it concerns the incorrect representation of the birthday of an unnamed public figure. OpenAI has commented that while they can block data on specific requests, ChatGPT cannot be prevented from collecting information from the internet.

Noyb Now Calls for a Fine Against OpenAI to Ensure Compliance with Data Protection Regulations. If the complaint is successful, OpenAI's approach could have far-reaching implications for the data processing practices of AI companies, particularly in terms of the accuracy and processing of personal data. Schrems, who has already led significant legal disputes against the Facebook group Meta, supports this approach, which once again underscores the importance of strict adherence to European data protection laws.