Council of Europe presents AI privacy rules for 55 countries
The Council of Europe has submitted a new draft of privacy regulations for AI. The draft covers 55 countries and regulates, among other things, how chatbots store and manage memory.
What happened?
The Council of Europe has presented a new draft for artificial intelligence privacy regulations within the framework of Convention 108+. The draft contains guidelines for how AI chatbots handle and store conversation memory. The rules encompass a total of 55 countries.
Key facts
| Antal täckta länder | 55 länder |
|---|---|
| Publiceringsdatum | 4 september 2026 |
| Grundläggande avtal | Europarådets dataskyddskonvention |
Why it matters
As the convention extends beyond the borders of the EU, it establishes a broader international standard for data protection and privacy regarding AI systems. This provides enhanced protection for personal data in chatbots across national borders.
Who is affected?
The rules affect AI model developers, AI chatbot providers, as well as organisations and users in the 55 member countries. Developers must ensure that system memory management meets the new privacy requirements.
Impact on the EU
The regulatory framework is based on the Council of Europe's Convention 108+, meaning it covers both EU member states and 28 additional countries outside the union. It acts as a complement to the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the AI Act.
What else you should know
Convention 108 has been continuously updated since its inception. The new draft marks a step towards creating cohesive international privacy protection as autonomous AI systems and chatbots become increasingly integrated into society and the business sector.
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