In this article, How difficult can it be to uncover any internet user’s race, address, and political party? The answer is alarmingly easy, given the current state of data privacy protection laws. Noor Ghuniem uncovers how an anonymous party was able to go on a mass targeted cyberbullying spree.
Addressing Ethical Implications of Brain Data Privacy in Medical Devices for Neural Decoding
In this article, Ivette Rodriguez explores how new advancements in computer technology are being used to decode the brain in the medical field. Additionally, she discusses the potential legal threats that may arise and how two states have taken action to mitigate risks.
Are Digital IDs Worth It?
In this article, Sarah Saadeh discusses what you should take into consideration before adding a digital ID on your phone. She explains the current–and lack thereof–federal and state regulations, and looks to bring more consumer awareness.
Connected Cars: Balancing Innovation and Data Privacy in Cars
In this article, Josie Croce explores the breadth of personal data that is collected by connected cars and the potential for misuse of this data, particularly by domestic abusers who access victims’ cars’ geolocation to stalk and harass. Some state and federal laws offer protection of victims’ personal data, and these laws should be extended to include protection of intrusive data collected by connected cars.
Mini Users, Major Data: Parental Consent Regulations in the EU and US
In this article, Josie Croce compares children’s data privacy regulations in the U.S. and the EU, focusing on how the regulations ensure and enforce parental consent before media platforms collect child users’ data.
You’re On Your Own, Kid: How Loopholes in Child Labor Laws Hurt “Kidfluencers,” and Ohio’s Proposed Solution
In this article, Madison White explores the unregulated world of family vloggers and a bill that would put more power in the hands of minors featured in their parents’ online content.