Drone Surveillance of Protests Earning Bipartisan Scrutiny
June 16, 2020
Quandary Peak Research
There is growing unease about the use of drones and other high-tech surveillance techniques to monitor peaceful protests.
News & Commentary
The Growing Potential for an Antitrust Case Against Google
June 5, 2020
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.
How Serious Are Zoom’s Data Security Issues?
May 22, 2020
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.
Preparing for a Litigation Surge in the Post-Pandemic World
May 15, 2020
Quandary Peak Research
Health, safety, and legal liability are hot-button issues for employers as the U.S. economy positions to reopen. Many businesses fear the potential for legal minefields surfacing in a post-Covid-19 world, and with good reason – the minefields exist.
Healthcare Data-Sharing System May Create Privacy Risks
April 24, 2020
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.
An Unlikely Tool for Fighting Pandemics: Artificial Intelligence
April 7, 2020
Quandary Peak Research
Artificial intelligence is not a silver bullet, its ability to efficiently and accurately crunch numbers is aiding the containment and treatment effort for COVID. Lessons learned now will help future outbreaks. No longer the realm of sci-fi, AI is in the fight against the pandemic.
The State of Play for 5G in 2020
April 1, 2020
Quandary Peak Research
5G is in its nascent days as a technology – the market is establishing itself, businesses are determining whether to invest, and infrastructure is still developing. 5G hype may not square with reality but the future remains bright and potentially blazing fast.
On Our Radar: The Algorithmic Accountability Act
March 11, 2020
Quandary Peak Research
The algorithms that govern Artificial Intelligence behavior have been accused of bias in high-profile cases involving major corporations. Lawmakers are responding with the Algorithmic Accountability Act which is the most serious attempt to address the issue.
Court Rules Facial Recognition Lawsuit Against Facebook Can Proceed
March 3, 2020
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.
A Closer Look at California’s Data Privacy Law
February 25, 2020
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.
