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US Justice Department flags privacy concerns over possible sale of Character.AI chat data

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The DOJ's Executive Office for U.S. Trustees argues a consumer privacy ombudsman is required to advise the court on regulating the sale of chat data and the conditions attached. The article gives no CVE, technical detail or confirmed breach; the issue is data governance in a bankruptcy-related sale. Defenders and privacy teams should review how AI chat logs are retained, sold and disclosed in any corporate transaction.

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  1. Review what personal data you have shared with AI chatbot services and consider deleting chat histories where the option exists.

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  1. Fri 30 OctoberDOJ raises privacy concerns over potential sale of Character.AI chatsThe Record

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