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Privacy is Power - Carissa Véliz

Sep 16, 2021
Carissa Véliz, Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oxford and author of Privacy is Power, discusses the dark reality of corporate surveillance and the unintended consequences of data collection. She explores biases in algorithmic decision-making for loans, the banality of evil in data use, and the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence. The discussion emphasizes the importance of privacy rights and offers practical tips for protecting privacy in the digital age.
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  • Control of personal data grants significant influence in marketing and governance, impacting social interactions.
  • Enforcement challenges exist for privacy laws due to data breaches and governmental data accumulation.

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The Power and Dangers of Data Collection

Data collection and surveillance pose a significant threat to privacy and individual freedom as highlighted by the associated risks. Companies gather extensive personal data, from sleep habits to car usage, potentially impacting relationships and insurance. With data holding predictive power, whether for marketing or governance, whoever controls the data holds immense influence, affecting societal interactions and personal opportunities.

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