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Digitizing The Fourth Amendment: Privacy In The Age Of Big Data Policing, Charles E. Volkwein Nov 2022

Digitizing The Fourth Amendment: Privacy In The Age Of Big Data Policing, Charles E. Volkwein

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Today’s availability of massive data sets, inexpensive data storage, and sophisticated analytical software has transformed the capabilities of law enforcement and created new forms of “Big Data Policing.” While Big Data Policing may improve the administration of public safety, these methods endanger constitutional protections against warrantless searches and seizures. This Article explores the Fourth Amendment consequences of Big Data Policing in three parts. First, it provides an overview of Fourth Amendment jurisprudence and its evolution in light of new policing technologies. Next, the Article reviews the concept of “Big Data” and examines three forms of Big Data Policing: Predictive Policing …


Revenge Porn: The Result Of A Lack Of Privacy In An Internet-Based Society, Shelbie M. Mora Oct 2022

Revenge Porn: The Result Of A Lack Of Privacy In An Internet-Based Society, Shelbie M. Mora

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This paper is about revenge porn statutes within and outside of the United States and their privacy consequences to victims. This paper focuses heavily on two state laws and reviews a case in each state and then explains the implications the ruling has on victims. With other countries' statutes, the paper primarily focuses on penalties for violations. To finish, there is a review of a failed proposed US statute and then I propose my own law and penalties.


Life's Not Fair. Is Life Insurance?, Mark A. Sayre Sep 2022

Life's Not Fair. Is Life Insurance?, Mark A. Sayre

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The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence by life insurance companies increases the risk that such practices may unfairly discriminate against insurance applicants based on race. The article briefly discusses the history of racial discrimination in life insurance pricing, followed by a summary of current antidiscrimination law. Next, proposed state legislation to address discrimination risks posed by artificial intelligence is discussed. Finally, the article discusses the potential that professional standards may provide a faster way to mitigate discrimination risk in a nationally uniform manner.


Leaning Into Chaos (Child's Health And Online Safety Act): Revision To Ftc's Enforcement Of Coppa & New Model Rule For Child Advertising, Gabrielle N. Schwartz Sep 2022

Leaning Into Chaos (Child's Health And Online Safety Act): Revision To Ftc's Enforcement Of Coppa & New Model Rule For Child Advertising, Gabrielle N. Schwartz

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This article focuses on the need for a new model act introduced by the author (the Child’s Health and Online Safety Act) to amend the Child’s Online Privacy Protection Rule. First, to understand the landscape of existing child privacy protections, this article discusses the historical background of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) authority to regulate child advertising. Furthermore, this article illustrates how the current law, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA), regulates entities who direct their websites or online services and advertising to children. Next, this article introduces case law that illustrates the weaknesses of COPPA. Finally, the focus …


“I Already Consented For You” – The Privacy Implications Of Consenting To Genetic Family Tree Sites Like Ancestry And 23andme, Kayla A. Estes Mar 2020

“I Already Consented For You” – The Privacy Implications Of Consenting To Genetic Family Tree Sites Like Ancestry And 23andme, Kayla A. Estes

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With the rapid evolution of technology and science comes a risk – a privacy risk. As fortunate as we are to be alive at a time where we can connect with others around the world who share our DNA, we must also ask, “At what cost?” Consumer DNA database companies such as Ancestry and 23andMe provide a wealth of knowledge to consumers seeking to learn more about their genetic makeup. The first step in using these sites is to consent to a privacy policy. However, the privacy policy only addresses the person submitting the sample even though the DNA being …