Daniel Solove argues in the Wall Street Journal (alternate link) that giving people control of their personal data is not an effective way to regulate privacy in this era. Instead, we need to hold companies accountable for their actions, similar to what we do with food and drug companies. Measures such as rigorous data minimization, fiduciary duties, liability for negligent or reckless technological design, liability for algorithms that cause harm, and multi-stakeholder review of technologies will be far more effective.
Paper. According to Schneier on Security, daniel solove argues in the wall street journal (alternate link) that giving people control of their personal data is not an effective way to regulate privacy in this era. instead, we need to hold companies accountable for their actions, similar to what we do with food and drug companies. measures such as rigorous data minimization, fiduciary duties, liability for negligent or reckless technological design, liability for algorithms that cause harm, and multi-stakeholder review of technologies will be far more effective.
paper.. The development comes amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny in the sector. Schneier on Security reports that this marks a significant milestone for the industry. The Schneier on Security report provides additional context on the implications for market participants and regulatory frameworks moving forward.
