Three very different sources of bias in AI, and how to fix them
It’s been evident that people are surprised that machines can be biased. They assume machines are necessarily neutral and objective, […]
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On monetizing personal information: A series
Estimations of the value of the digital economy range from nearly 3 trillion dollars, to 8 trillion on the high […]
What happens when diagnosis is automated?
In some trials, “deep learning” systems have outperformed human experts. But can we relay only on AI? Source: A.I. Versus […]
How to comply with provisions on joint controllers under the GDPR
The concept of joint controllers in EU law, in contrast to a distinction between controllers and processors, has not been […]
When is a vendor a processor?
Privacy professionals have been involving themselves in their organizations’ vendor management programs for a few years now. Indeed, according to […]
A call for innovation-friendly ePrivacy rules
The EU’s draft ePrivacy regulation risks crippling innovative cloud computing services, writes Kim Gagné. Source: A call for innovation-friendly ePrivacy rules […]
‘Gaydar’ Shows How Creepy Algorithms Can Get
Artificial intelligence keeps getting creepier. In one controversial study, researchers at Stanford University have demonstrated that facial recognition technology can […]
How EU’s ePrivacy law could impact publishers
The proposed ePrivacy regulations might have long-term effects on the advertising-supported internet. Source: How EU’s ePrivacy law could impact publishers […]
EDPS on communications privacy
European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), Giovanni Buttarelli, shares his thoughts on communications privacy. Source: A crucial moment for communications privacy – […]
Is the definition of “personal data” in new DP Bill correct?
Have you ever come to a conclusion that worries you and you can’t find the error? Well since it’s Friday […]
I never signed up for this! Privacy implications of email tracking
In this post I discuss a new paper that will appear at PETS 2018, authored by myself, Jeffrey Han, and […]
The Guardian view on dating apps: users must own their love lives
The wealth of information many dating apps request may help to home in on the perfect match. But users should […]