How should online privacy be regulated? Currently, Internet platforms, mobile applications, and online ad networks allow consumers to “opt-out” of having their data collected for marketing purposes, with the Federal Trade Commission utilizing a variety of tools to ensure these service providers act reasonably in protecting consumer’s privacy and personal information. Recently, Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced the BROWSER Act, which would regulate privacy much more strictly, similar to the “opt-in” regime seen in Europe. More privacy protection always sounds good, in theory, but could the bill have unintended consequences for our Internet economy? Evan and Berin discuss.
#304: Gen Z and Social Media
#303: Antitrust and Innovation
#302: Epic v. Apple
#301: The Realignment
#300: The New Editors
#299: Can Apple Protect Children While Respecting Privacy?
#298: Blood Trial: Elizabeth Holmes Goes to Court
#297: The Latest on Section 230
#296: The Antitrust Crusade Against Big Tech
#295: Can Social Media Be Regulated Like Common Carriage?
#294: Border Searches of Digital Devices
#293: The Supply of Renée DiResta Should Be Infinite
#292: Is Miami the Next Great Tech Hub?
#291: The Facebook Oversight Board
#290: The Net Neutrality Feud Heads West
#289: The History, Use, and Abuse of the Fairness Doctrine
#288: The State of Data Privacy Law
#287: No, Florida Can’t Regulate Online Speech
#286: How Algorithms Can Fight Extremism
#285: Data Rights for Criminal Defendants
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