Balancing Data Practices and Civil Liberties | Emerald de Leeuw, Martin Hosken, and Morwenna Coniam

Learn how to balance data practices and civil liberties in the era of growing global data regulations, targeted advertising, and emerging technologies like augmented reality and artificial intelligence.

Key takeaways

The EU is leading the way in data regulations, with the EU Data Act draft proposals and the GDPR, and other countries are following suit.
Companies need to build trust with customers and provide transparency and control over data collection and use.
The concept of privacy paradox refers to the fact that people say they care about privacy but often behave in ways that compromise it.
The rise of targeted advertising is a significant concern, as people’s behavior is influenced and manipulated without their knowledge or consent.
Local differential privacy is an important concept in preserving privacy, and it is being used by some companies to anonymize data.
Harmonization of regulations across countries is essential for global companies that operate worldwide.
Companies need to have stronger guardrails in place to ensure that technology does not control us, but we control the technology.
Data is incredibly important for companies and individuals, and companies need to find ways to balance the need for data with the need for privacy.
Apple is an example of a company that has built trust with its customers by being transparent and allowing them to control their data.
The growth of augmented reality and artificial intelligence will require new approaches to privacy and data protection.
Consent is not always a silver bullet for privacy issues, and other measures, such as Privacy-by-Design, are needed.
The concentration of risk in the cloud presents a significant challenge for data privacy and security.
Companies need to balance the need for data with the need for privacy and security.
The internet is a global network, and international cooperation is essential for addressing privacy and data protection issues.
Companies need to be aware of the risks and challenges of data collection and use, and take steps to mitigate those risks.
Privacy is a fundamental right, and companies need to respect and protect that right.
Data utility and privacy are not mutually exclusive, and companies can find ways to balance the two.

Balancing Data Practices and Civil Liberties | Emerald de Leeuw, Martin Hosken, and Morwenna Coniam

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