The book explores the social, political, and legal implications of the collection and use of personal information in computer databases. In the Information Age, our lives are documented in digital dossiers maintained by hundreds (perhaps thousands) of businesses and government agencies. These dossiers are composed of bits of our personal information, which when assembled together begin to paint a portrait of our personalities. The dossiers are increasingly used to make decisions about our lives – whether we get a loan, a mortgage, a license, or a job; whether we are investigated or arrested; and whether we are permitted to fly on an airplane.
The ‘Zero Risk’ Fallacy: International Data Transfers, Foreign Governments’ Access to Data and the Need for a Risk-Based Approach
Following the CJEU Schrems II Judgment in July 2020, European data protection authorities (DPAs) have adopted a “zero risk” approach […]