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MediumD&S research analyst Mikaela Pitcan wrote a brief overview discussing student data privacy. Student data privacy conversations center on concerns regarding the safeguarding of data collected in educational settings. These ... Read on MediumJuly 2016 -
blog post
PointsIn this Points piece “Real Life Harms of Student Data,” D&S researcher Mikaela Pitcan argues that assessing real harms connected with student data forces us to acknowledge the mundane, human causes. And she asks: "What do ... Read on PointsJune 2016 -
Academic Article
IIED&S Fellow Mark Latonero produced a working paper presenting research done in collaboration with Sheila Murphy, Patricia Riley, and Prawit Thainiyom at the University of Southern California under USAID’s C-TIP Campus Challe... Read on IIEMay 2016 -
op-ed
Foreign AffairsD&S fellow Mark Latonero considers recent attempts by policymakers, big tech companies, and advocates to address the deepening refugee and migrant crisis and, in particular, the educational needs of displaced children throu... Read on Foreign AffairsMay 2016 -
blog post
CultureDigitally.orgD&S Advisor Tarleton Gillespie responds to Gizmodo's recent piece alleging bias in Facebook's Trending Topics list. He argues that information algorithms like the ones used to identify “trends” on Facebook do not work alone... Read on CultureDigitally.orgMay 2016 -
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Data & SocietyNews headlines are filled with examples of organizations struggling with data breaches and related hacks. Many of these incidents could be prevented were organizations to evaluate possible risks and have guidelines and best pra... Read moreApril 2016 -
blog post
Responsible DataD&S Fellow Mark Latonero considers the digital infrastructure for movement of refugees -- the social media platforms, mobile apps, online maps, instant messaging, translation websites, wire money transfers, cell phone charg... Read on Responsible DataFebruary 2016 -
blog post
PointsA Digital Passage "Phones, social media, mobile apps, online maps, instant messaging, translation websites, wire money transfers, cell phone charging stations, and Wi-Fi hotspots have created a new infrastructure for movemen... Read on PointsFebruary 2016 -
video
Data & SocietyWith the rise of online learning environments, student records are no longer just basic academic and administrative information, but include data and metadata generated from student interaction with digital platforms as well as... Read moreJanuary 2016 -
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Data & SocietyAttorney and Internet Law & Policy Foundry fellow Amanda Levendowski discusses how to craft effective online harassment and abuse reporting policies (HARP). She discusses the online harassment taxonomy and platform permeabi... Read moreDecember 2015