Privacy and Intellectual Freedom
The right to privacy – the right to read, consider, and develop ideas and beliefs free from observation or unwanted surveillance by the government or others – is the bedrock foundation for intellectual freedom.
-American Library Association, Privacy webpage
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ALA on PrivacyAmerican Library Association's website on Privacy with core values, checklists, training, and other resources.
AI and Privacy
As the use and promotion of artificial intelligence (AI) has grown, privacy concerns related to AI have also increasingly been discussed. See below for some resources that address privacy concerns related to AI.
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AI Surveillance webpageThis webpage from the Algorithmic Justice League (AJL) includes real world examples of AI being used as a surveillance tool and additional resources related to AI and privacy concerns.
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Surveillance WatchThis interactive map from The Distributed AI Research (DAIR) Institute shows the links between surveillance companies and funders.
Privacy Rights Resources
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EPIC - Electronic Privacy Information CenterA 501(c)(3) non-profit research and advocacy center whose mission is to focus public attention on emerging privacy and civil liberties issues and to protect privacy, freedom of expression, and democratic values in the information age.
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ACLU on Issues: Internet PrivacyThis site from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) provides information about different types of internet-related privacy, including news and court cases.
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Privacy Rights ClearinghouseThis nonprofit organization is focused on informing individuals of their rights related to data privacy.
Privacy vs. Confidentiality
Privacy and confidentiality can often be mistaken for each other. Confidentiality regards specifically protecting data and information from being released. Privacy concerns an individual's right to have their information (such as in research, the resources they consult, their discoveries) free from being reviewed or monitored.
Although this video focuses on healthcare law, attorney Kate Dewhirst provides a short, helpful distinction between privacy and confidentiality.
The Privacy Fallacy
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The Privacy Fallacy: Harm and Power in the Information Economy
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ISBN: 9781108995443Publication Date: 2023-11-30Our privacy is besieged by tech companies. Companies can do this because our laws are built on outdated ideas that trap lawmakers, regulators, and courts into wrong assumptions about privacy, resulting in ineffective legal remedies to one of the most pressing concerns of our generation. Drawing on behavioral science, sociology, and economics, Ignacio Cofone challenges existing laws and reform proposals and dispels enduring misconceptions about data-driven interactions. This exploration offers readers a holistic view of why current laws and regulations fail to protect us against corporate digital harms, particularly those created by AI. Cofone then proposes a better response: meaningful accountability for the consequences of corporate data practices, which ultimately entails creating a new type of liability that recognizes the value of privacy.
Electronic Frontier Foundation Blog
Electronic Frontier Foundation
EFF is a nonprofit organization focused on protecting the rights of users in the digital space. This includes advocating for privacy and freedom of expression online.
Latest posts from their blog, Deeplinks: