Articles about Internet & Web

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Social Media 4 Min Read

The White House vs. Social Media Platforms

July 2, 2020 Written by Quandary Peak Research

To date, social media companies and other online technology platforms have operated virtually unregulated. Big changes may be coming.

Internet & Web 4 Min Read

The Growing Potential for an Antitrust Case Against Google

June 5, 2020 Written by Quandary Peak Research

The US Justice Department appears poised to bring an antitrust case against Google. If it does, this could be the biggest antitrust case in United States history.

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Security 4 Min Read

How Serious Are Zoom’s Data Security Issues?

May 22, 2020 Written by Quandary Peak Research

For many students, families, and businesses, Zoom is an ‘essential service.’ But data security issues with the platform are drawing unwanted attention, criticism, and even lawsuits.

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Healthcare & Medical Software 4 Min Read

Healthcare Data-Sharing System May Create Privacy Risks

April 24, 2020 Written by Quandary Peak Research

In a piecemeal regulatory environment, consumers will bear the brunt of the responsibility for vetting any app they choose to give access to their medical information. How that information is protected will be the province of third parties – until legislated otherwise.

Facial Recognition Technology 4 Min Read

Court Rules Facial Recognition Lawsuit Against Facebook Can Proceed

March 3, 2020 Written by Quandary Peak Research

For now, the biggest questions still lack clarity: is scanning a photograph and not a face a violation of the law? Is there a legal precedent for ‘concrete injury’ as it relates to biometric data? The answers may have billion-plus dollar ramifications for tech companies, privacy advocates, and product users alike.

Privacy 3 Min Read

A Closer Look at California’s Data Privacy Law

February 25, 2020 Written by Quandary Peak Research

The notion that data is the property of consumers—and not businesses that collect it—is a relatively new (but impactful) premise. Until national legislation is introduced, California’s CCPA looks to be the standard-setter across the US for the time being.

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Facial Recognition Technology 4 Min Read

What Does DNA Use for Facial Mapping Mean?

January 8, 2020 Written by Quandary Peak Research

DNA phenotyping has the potential for positive use cases for law enforcement, but it is still early days for the technology. As it evolves, it appears more information and review are necessary to come to a true conclusion about its efficacy – and to develop the guidelines and processes to safely use it.