My public interest technology journey began when I was working in the public sector over a decade ago and started utilizing big data. The interdependency of data and technology quickly became obvious, as well as the amount of personal information that was accessible. I was tasked with developing and implementing data privacy protocols, a practice
It seems the one thing technologists, companies, consumers, and policymakers can all agree on these days is the need for data privacy reform. But what do meaningful data privacy rights look like, and how do we ensure that they actually protect all members of our society? What good are more robust privacy rights if individuals
One in four women and one in six men will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime, and that abuse includes much more than physical violence. Technology abuse is a large and growing problem. The Safety Net Project at the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) focuses on this issue: the intersection of technology
Public interest technologists know that it can be difficult to balance privacy with data collection. While this is a challenge when you’re dealing with run-of-the-mill data, the problem is amplified when it comes to data about marginalized and vulnerable populations and communities. Data can help lift up and support these populations, but it can also
