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DC ACM Fall Lecture Series - 110209

126 Views Length: 88:43 The third and final lecture in the fall series, "Understanding Privacy" features Daniel Solove. Privacy is one of the most important concepts of our time, yet it is also one of the most elusive. As rapidly changing technology makes information more and more available, scholars, activists, and policymakers have struggled to define privacy, with many conceding that the task is virtually impossible. Yet "privacy policies" play an essential role in determining the technical requirements of databases, website infrastructure development, and other aspects of software engineering.Daniel will discuss his latest book, Understanding Privacy, and offer a comprehensive overview of the difficulties involved in discussions of privacy. He argues that no single definition can be workable, but rather that there are multiple forms of privacy, related to one another by family resemblances. His theory bridges cultural differences and addresses historical changes in views on privacy. IT professionals will find his framework thought-provoking and meaningful as they face their on-the-job challenges of protecting personal data while also making it more accessible for the online services that improve our lives.