With the risk of privacy breaches increasing daily, researchers continue to find that the dangers of such compromises disproportionately burden disenfranchised communities. In order to protect the most at-risk populations, lawmakers around the globe must tackle consumer protection issues one by one, especially the widespread efforts directed at privacy, content [...]
Both patents and technical standards are essential for modern innovation. Patents represent a nation’s dedication to incentivizing hard work and creativity to create new solutions. Standard-essential patents (SEPs) are a unique category of patents that enable standardized invention, giving SEP holders great power, and great responsibility. Unfortunately, SEP holders have [...]
Our mobile devices are a window to the world, and we need them and the infrastructure they rely on to remain secure so our personal data is safe. While mobile app stores like Apple’s App Store and the Google Play store vet apps to ensure the average user’s safety and [...]
On January 12th, a landmark commitment was forged between the UK and U.S. governments during the first-ever UK-U.S. Comprehensive Dialogue on Technology and Data. This pivotal meeting set the stage for policymakers to establish clear goals and action plans for the year ahead, including the finalization and implementation of a [...]
Our digital world continues to evolve at breakneck speed, making the importance of safeguarding our online information paramount. With the risk of privacy breaches increasing daily, researchers continue to find that the dangers of such compromises disproportionately burden disenfranchised communities, particularly Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and LGBTQIA+ populations. [...]