Matthew Tokson

Matthew Tokson, a privacy expert and law professor at the University of Utah, dives deep into the controversial practice of government purchasing private data. He critiques how this trend potentially circumvents Fourth Amendment protections. Tokson explores the ethical dilemmas surrounding location data collection, emphasizing issues raised by landmark cases like Carpenter v. United States. He also discusses necessary legal reforms to bolster privacy rights and calls for more transparency in government surveillance tactics, highlighting the urgent need for updated regulations.

Matthew Tokson, a Professor at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, discusses government purchases of private data and how it bypasses Fourth Amendment restrictions. He explores the role of data brokers, the use of contracts to conceal surveillance techniques, and the constitutional implications. The importance of safeguarding private data and Fourth Amendment rights is highlighted, along with the lack of awareness regarding data sales. Potential solutions and the role of government agencies in protecting consumer data are also discussed.