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Workplace Freakonomics, Matthew T. Bodie
Workplace Freakonomics, Matthew T. Bodie
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Data analytics has revolutionized our economy, and employment is no exception. Sometimes called people analytics or HR analytics, the study of worker behavior and activity now includes the collection of massive amounts of data that is then crunched by algorithms looking for both expected and unexpected patterns. This work is akin to the "freakonomics" approach, which asks unusual questions and is prepared to find answers that may upset conventional wisdom. This paper explores the possibility of a "workplace freakonomics" approach to using big data in the workplace, and considers the legal and ethical ramifications for wide-ranging explorations of employee data.
The Use Of Information And Communications Technology In Criminal Procedure In The Usa, Stephen C. Thaman
The Use Of Information And Communications Technology In Criminal Procedure In The Usa, Stephen C. Thaman
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In this chapter, the author discusses the three types of criminal surveillance and the subsequent data mining used to synthesize and compare the results of surveillance techniques. In addition, the author examines how the aforementioned procedures should be viewed in light of United States case law involving the privacy of American citizens.