SXSW Interactive 2015
Making Devices “Smart” About Privacy
It’s not just smartphones anymore. Smart fridges tell us when our eggs have gone bad. Smart thermostats track our energy use. Smart monitors allow us to keep track of our children. As the devices we use every day become smarter, they become far more useful. But they also collect new kinds of information—about our most intimate habits and interactions—multiplying the risks to privacy. Hackers, data brokers, and even the government may gain new kinds of keys to our homes and personal lives. So how can companies building the Internet of Things protect privacy in this new data frontier?
This panel will discuss how companies, policymakers, and consumers can be smart about privacy in the Internet of Things.
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Takeaways
- Everyday devices are getting “smart,” but are they also being smart about privacy and surveillance?
- How can developers deliver great products and services while preserving the privacy of user information?
- What questions related to privacy should a developer ask when creating a new product or service?
- What can be learned from other companies' mistakes?
- How can companies and policymakers communicate about privacy with users of smart devices?
Speakers
- Matt Cagle, Policy Fellow, ACLU of Northern California
- Nicole Ozer, Director of Technology and Civil Liberties Policy, ACLU of California
- Jules Cohen, Director, Trustworthy Computing, Microsoft Corporation
- Laura Berger, Attorney, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, FTC, Federal Trade Commission
Organizer
Matt Cagle, Policy Fellow, ACLU of Northern California
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