How legal firewalls could dismantle the growing threat of mass surveillance
In short: Lawyer and technologist Albert Cahn explains why current data collection methods are more invasive than most realize. This video explores how we can use new legal frameworks to block abusive surveillance tactics and prevent a looming digital dystopia.
Albert Cahn examines the crude tactics employed by law enforcement to sweep up vast amounts of personal data gathered by everyday technology. He argues that while the scale of surveillance is alarming, the remedies may be more straightforward than anticipated. By implementing specific legal firewalls, society can protect citizens from abuses like geofence warrants and other invasive data-gathering practices.
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