Tech Talk: States Take On Privacy; Realizing the Potential of Fintech
CDT’s Tech Talk is a podcast where we dish on tech and Internet policy, while also explaining what these policies mean to our daily lives. You can find Tech Talk on SoundCloud, iTunes, and Google Play.
This episode is all about privacy and data
First we take a look at how states are filling the void when it comes to shaping pro-privacy policies for internet users. The federal government is mostly failing to address privacy, and in some cases, eroding existing protections for consumers. Natasha Duarte and Vijay Kasschau from CDT’s Data & Privacy share updates on why states are taking action, which states are leading the ways, and issues that might be addressed this year.
And then we shift our focus to a sector where data can improve our lives – the financial sector. We would all likely welcome some more support in managing our finances, but as fintech becomes more prevalent and new services pop up, who ultimately has control of our financial data? Is it the banks or is it us, the consumers? Steve Boms of Yodlee joined us to share his perspective on the issue.
Coalition Urges Senate Not to Let Companies Waive Financial Regulations for AI
CDT joined AI Now Institute, American Civil Liberties Union, and several organizations dedicated to tech policy, consumer protection, and civil rights in a letter to Senate leadership and the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee opposing the “AI Innovation Labs” language in Sec. 10509 of the CLARITY Act.
Potential Avenues for Redress for AI-related Harms under EU Equality and Non-Discrimination law: A Visual Explanation
In this third instalment of the series, we look at the opportunities afforded by EU equality and non-discrimination law in providing redress for AI-related harms.
The Privacy Paradox: How Government Data Has Become Less Private and Less Useful
Providing ready access to information collected and maintained by the government promotes accountability, innovation, and research, making transparency a core responsibility of serving as a steward of the public’s data. Public agencies must also safeguard sensitive information when making data publicly available.
Defending State Data: Lessons from California v. USDA
As the federal government increasingly seeks access to state administrative data, policymakers should consider not only legal authority and privacy implications, but also the practical effects on public confidence, program effectiveness, and states’ ability to fulfill their obligations to residents.
