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Pay to Play: Google’s Antitrust Case Ushers in New Era For Regulators

By: John Garrasi   Antitrust regulation has seemingly taken a back seat during the last twenty years.  This apparent lull in government enforcement of antitrust behaviors has coincided with the rise of Big Tech.  To the delight of tech executives across the country, the government has largely failed to enforce regulations on tech companies since the… Read More Pay to Play: Google’s Antitrust Case Ushers in New Era For Regulators

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Not-So Incognito: Collection of Your Private Internet Browsing History

A federal judge denied the request to throw out a class-action suit alleging that Google secretly scoops up troves of internet data, even if users browse in “Incognito” mode. In the ongoing case of Brown v. Google LLC, the plaintiffs argue that Google did not notify users that Google engages in the alleged data collection while the user is in private browsing mode, though Google argues that the plaintiffs consented to its privacy policy. With the increase in consumer data collection and uncertainty around how/when this data is being used, federal legislation, like the California Consumer Privacy Act, requiring data use disclosure may be the best method to offer users this kind of data autonomy. … Read More Not-So Incognito: Collection of Your Private Internet Browsing History

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Battle of the Bots: Using Artificial Intelligence to Combat Data Bias and Discrimination

Artificial intelligence (“AI”) plays an increasing role as businesses seek to optimize their services and seek deeper insights with increased efficiency. However, as algorithms inherit the bias baked within the datasets they employ, the resulting automated decisions can lead to discriminatory consequences. The best chance to combat bias and discrimination in AI may be to fight fire with fire and use AI to find and correct bias.… Read More Battle of the Bots: Using Artificial Intelligence to Combat Data Bias and Discrimination

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FTC Urges Internet of Things Companies to Better Protect Data, Says Not Time for New Legislation

Written By: Kaleigh Fitzpatrick   On Tuesday, January 27, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) called on technology companies selling Internet-connected devices to institute comprehensive measures to protect users’ data security and privacy. The report, entitled “Internet of Things: Privacy and Security in a Connected World,” urged companies to make data protection a top priority because… Read More FTC Urges Internet of Things Companies to Better Protect Data, Says Not Time for New Legislation

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CurrentC’s Data Breach Results in Major Setback for the Apple Pay Rival

By: Linda Vo Over the past few years, technological advancements have allowed people to streamline just about every aspect of their lives in one convenient place: their smartphones.  Two weeks ago, Apple Pay was launched, enabling consumers to now securely store their credit card information on the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus devices… Read More CurrentC’s Data Breach Results in Major Setback for the Apple Pay Rival

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What to Know About Your Constitutional Rights to Data Privacy

POSTED BY Anthony Gatto In a recent CNN story, it was reported that Eric Snowden leaked classified information to the press regarding a United States National Security Agency (NSA) surveillance program titled “PRISM” which allows the NSA to gather information from such global giants as Microsoft, Facebook, Google, and others.  Additionally, in a recent USA Today… Read More What to Know About Your Constitutional Rights to Data Privacy

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New Technologies in School Administration and Teaching Demand Revised Legislation to Protect Student Data Privacy

POSTED BY Kaleigh Fitzpatrick The growing opportunities for schools to integrate technology into classrooms and school administration are increasing productivity, organization, and capacity to foster positive student learning and development. The availability of these technologies, however, is putting a tremendous amount of pressure on administrators and teachers to implement these technologies now. Therefore, in the… Read More New Technologies in School Administration and Teaching Demand Revised Legislation to Protect Student Data Privacy

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Recent Supreme Judicial Court Ruling a Victory for Privacy Advocates

POSTED BY Micah-Shalom Kesselman Complementing an article written by one of our very own in our most recent published issue, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts recently ruled on the issue of whether a warrant is needed to obtain cellular site location information (CSLI) from a third party under the state constitution. The lower courts… Read More Recent Supreme Judicial Court Ruling a Victory for Privacy Advocates

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