The rise of data breaches in the United States has not only transformed the cybersecurity landscape but has also fueled a significant legal trend: the proliferation of class action lawsuits. From healthcare systems and telecom giants to news organizations, companies that suffer breaches of personal data are facing legal accountability at an unprecedented rate. This […]
Expert Analysis on Privacy, Legal Risk, and Workplace Implications biometric time clocks systems that use fingerprints, facial scans, hand geometry, or other physical traits to record employee work hours have grown in popularity across US workplaces. Promoted as efficient and fraud-reducing alternatives to badges or PIN codes, these technologies promise accuracy and reduced “time theft.” […]
Technology giants including the likes of Google, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Apple, and Microsoft, power the everyday lives of millions of Americans. These companies offer free services that millions rely on for communication, work, commerce, and entertainment. Yet despite the value they deliver, a persistent and profound trust deficit remains between consumers and Big Tech […]
Predictive policing has transformed how law enforcement agencies in the United States allocate resources, anticipate crime, and intervene before crimes occur. Leveraging data analytics—particularly big data and machine learning—police departments are attempting to forecast future crime hotspots and even identify individuals at higher risk of offending or victimization. However, this technology comes with substantial legal, […]
Learn how data brokers sell personal data in the US Most Americans assume their personal data is shared only with companies they directly interact with — banks, social media platforms, online stores, or mobile apps. In reality, a largely invisible industry operates behind the scenes, collecting, analyzing, and selling personal data at massive scale. This […]
