Jennifer King

Jennifer King, a Privacy and Data Policy Fellow at the Stanford Institute, dives into the controversial world of DNA testing companies like 23andMe, which recently faced bankruptcy. She discusses the critical privacy concerns surrounding consumer data and the ethical implications of using genetic information in profit-driven models. The conversation highlights the fallout from data breaches, the complexities of informed consent, and the need for greater transparency in genetic data handling, advocating for a nonprofit trust model to protect users.

In this intriguing discussion, Riana Pfefferkorn, a research scholar on encryption policy, and Jennifer King, a fellow in privacy and data policy, dive deep into Apple's new child safety features. They unpack the shift from cloud to device-based image scanning and its implications for user privacy. The guests highlight tensions between protecting children from online abuse and safeguarding user rights, examining the complexities and ethical concerns of leveraging technology for safety. Their insights raise critical questions about future digital rights and the balance between safety and privacy.