Academic Writing

Big Data in Small Hands by Woodrow Hartzog & Evan Selinger

“Big data” can be defined as a problem-solving philosophy that leverages massive datasets and algorithmic analysis to extract “hidden information and surprising correlations.” Not only does big data pose a threat to traditional notions of privacy, but it also compromises socially shared information. This point remains underappreciated because our so-called public disclosures are not nearly as public as courts and policymakers have argued—at least, not yet. That is subject to change once big data becomes user friendly. Read more about Big Data in Small Hands

Consumer Subject Review Boards by Ryan Calo

There are only a handful of reasons to study someone very closely. If you spot a tennis rival filming your practice, you can be reasonably sure that she is studying up on your style of play. Miss too many backhands and guess what you will encounter come match time. But not all careful scrutiny is about taking advantage. Doctors study patients to treat them. Good teachers follow students to see if they are learning. Social scientists study behavior in order to understand and improve the quality of human life. Read more about Consumer Subject Review Boards

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Daniel J. Solove
George Washington University Law School

Woodrow Hartzog
Samford University - Cumberland School of Law; Stanford Law School Center for Internet and Society Read more about The FTC and the New Common Law of Privacy