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Nothing to Hide?

Nothing to Hide?. Dr.Murat Kantarcioglu Presentation based on “Database Nation”. What Do We Mean By Privacy?. Privacy is not just about hiding things Privacy is related to self-possession , autonomy , and integrity

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Nothing to Hide?

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  1. Nothing to Hide? Dr.Murat Kantarcioglu Presentation based on “Database Nation” CS 6v81 003-Privacy

  2. What Do We Mean By Privacy? • Privacy is not just about hiding things • Privacy is related to self-possession, autonomy, and integrity • Privacy is about the woman who is afraid of to use the Internet to organize her community against a proposed toxic dump……….. CS 6v81 003-Privacy

  3. Privacy Under Attack • In 1996, %24 of Americans has “personally experienced a privacy invasion” (%19 in 1978) • Privacy vs. Convenience Trade off ?? • In 1960s, some said that polluting the environment is required for development • Right to privacy • “Right to be let alone” CS 6v81 003-Privacy

  4. Role of Government • Privacy is not a priority of the Government • Regulations are needed for privacy. • Fair Credit Reporting Act • Code of Fair Information Practices: • No secret personal data storage • Individual’s right to know what is stored • No unintended use without consent • Right to correct or amend stored data • Reliable and Correct Data Storage CS 6v81 003-Privacy

  5. Public Concerns Over Privacy • Lotus Development Corp and Equifax’s “Lotus marketplace: Households” • Project Canceled • Lexis-Nexis display of SSN • Due to protests, it took 11 days to change • SSA’s tax information publishing • Service Shut Down CS 6v81 003-Privacy

  6. Challenges • The end of due process • The fallibility of biometrics • Remember the “Minority Report” • The systematic capture of everyday events • Constant surveillance • The misuse of medical records CS 6v81 003-Privacy

  7. Challenges • Runaway marketing • Personal information as a commodity • Genetic information databases • Anti-piracy systems • Individual as Terrorist • Remember Benjamin Franklin • Intelligent Computing CS 6v81 003-Privacy

  8. Law of Unintended Consequences • SSN was developed related to social security act • SSN is even used for identifying students • I have your SSNs  • Cell phones are used for payments • Lasers are used in DVD players • What will be the DNA used for??? CS 6v81 003-Privacy

  9. Identity Theft • Huge increase in identity thefts • On average, it takes four years to clear your name • No right to sue for personal suffering • Market solutions do not work • No incentive for financial companies • Simple solutions may help • NO INCENTIVE FOR COMPANIES!!!! CS 6v81 003-Privacy

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