Technology
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Metadata: Reidentification Using Telephone Data is Easier Than You Think
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Following the September 11 terrorist attacks, the US government passed the USA Patriot Act in October 2001, in what members of Congress and the Bush administration said was an effort to strengthen national security. However, opponents criticized the law for including provisions that encroached on citizens’ privacy and civil liberties.…
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Up in the Cloud: Data and Security Concerns in Cloud Computing
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Cloud computing enables convenient access to a networks, servers, storage, applications, and services. In a cloud computing framework, shared resources can be rapidly provided on demand from individuals and organizations with minimal management or service provider interaction. This on-demand resource provision makes cloud computing a cost-effective approach to optimizing limited…
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Influencing Innovation: Government’s Role in Subsidizing R&D
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Firms often underinvest in research and development (R&D) when there is no government intervention. There are many uncertainties and risks that discourage firms from investing in R&D, which slows the pace of innovation. To address this problem, governments can provide firms with subsidies to incentivize new product creation or improve…
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Exceptional Access: How a “Back Door” Could Create Large-Scale Security Threats
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On February 16, 2016, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, issued a letter to customers in which he declared his opposition to a federal court order requiring the company to help the FBI “unlock” an iPhone used by one of the two gunmen in the San Bernardino, California, mass shooting in…
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Fight for the Heavens: The Role of Religion in Shaping Attitudes toward Space Policy
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Religions pose some attitudinal influences toward space policy. These attitudes deviate the most from the wider population among Evangelical Christians.
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Progress toward Digital Literacy and Inclusion in Emerging Markets
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In this digital age, the ubiquity of mobile Internet creates tremendous opportunities for individuals and communities. Success in unlocking social and economic opportunities requires that global communities foster inclusion by supporting individuals from disadvantaged communities to overcome literacy barriers and participate in the creation of mobile content and services.
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Rethinking the Use of Biometric Systems for Refugee Management
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The use of iris scans for refugee management is expanding, but the risks associated with this technology are often overlooked.
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Opportunities and Challenges Associated with the Internet of Things
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Although the Internet of Things has major potential for economic opportunities, it still faces problems in data privacy, security, and other areas that have yet to be overcome.
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Can Drones Help Prevent Human Rights Abuses?
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Surveillance drones have the potential to deter and prevent human rights violations.
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The Changing Landscape of GMO Policy in the EU
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Diffusion patterns of GMO-“freeness” in the EU reveal significant intra-state diffusion but limited inter-state growth.
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Secret No More: A Closer Look at the US Government’s Role in Addressing Cybersecurity Threats
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As cellular surveillance devices become democratized and globalized, the US government should reconsider its strategy of shielding information about surveillance technology used by law enforcement—a practice which can compromise consumer security protection.