Sean O’Brien
Privacy and security practitioner, founder of Privacy Lab at Yale Law School and chief security officer at Panquake; works on decentralized, censorship‑resistant messaging and free/open source privacy projects.
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May 15, 2020 • 1h 22min
Interviewing Sean O'Brien: A Privacy & Security Expert
In this engaging conversation, Sean O'Brien, a Yale Law School lecturer and founder of Yale Privacy Lab, dives into the world of privacy and security. He shares his journey into privacy advocacy, sparked by early web development and the Snowden revelations. Sean discusses the implications of COVID-19 on tech reliance and critiques contact tracing methods. He also sheds light on mobile OS alternatives, urging listeners to embrace free-software solutions. Among practical privacy tips, he recommends using ad blockers and the Tor Browser for better online safety.
Sep 6, 2021 • 1h 8min
Decentralized and censorship-resistant messaging platforms w/ Sean O'Brien
Sean O'Brien, a privacy and security practitioner and founder of Privacy Lab at Yale, dives into the world of decentralized messaging. He discusses the urgent need for alternatives to centralized platforms, highlighting Panquake as a censorship-resistant option. O'Brien demystifies privacy myths, tackles the fragility of the advertising model, and shares practical tools for enhancing digital security. Listeners will walk away inspired to adopt realistic privacy practices and empower themselves against surveillance.
May 14, 2018 • 24min
Ultrasonic Tracking: Are our phones really listening to us?
Did you know your phone is a really good listener? Apps on your phone might be sending and receiving data over ultrasound. Ultrasonic communication is used for everything from tracking your daily habits to enabling light shows at music festivals. We hear from Yale Privacy Lab's Sean O’Brien and Michael Kwet, and privacy and technology counsel Katie McInnis. We also discuss the more positive uses of data over sound with LISNR CEO and co-founder Rodney Williams.
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