OMB has raised questions around the use of commercial AI solutions, and the use and harvesting of personal information in those solutions and tools. Image: Sergey Nivens/Shutterstock.com
By: FEDweek StaffOMB has posted a request for information on privacy issues arising from federal agencies obtaining commercially available data with personally identifiable information, and using it in artificial intelligence-driven applications.
“Procuring CAI containing PII from third parties, such as data brokers, for use with AI and for other purposes raises privacy concerns stemming from a lack of transparency with respect to the collection and processing of high volumes of potentially sensitive information,” OMB said in a posting.
OMB noted that privacy considerations are addressed in a 2023 executive order on agency use of AI and have been the subject of several sets of follow-up guidance. But it said that additional input will help evaluate risks and potential additional steps needed as the technology evolves.
“The handling of PII by federal agencies is already governed by a legal and policy framework that emphasizes providing transparency about agency practices, minimizing the PII they handle, involving individuals in the collection of their PII, giving those individuals opportunities to access and amend it, and ensuring the quality and integrity of the information,” it said.
“However, the privacy concerns associated with CAI containing PII raise questions about whether agencies need to take additional steps to apply the framework of privacy law and policy to mitigate the risks exacerbated by new technology,” it said.
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