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Join us for thought provoking conversations on surveillance, digital privacy, and cybersecurity law and policy in the information age. Each week, hosts Dave Bittner and Ben Yelin break down the headlines, legal cases, and policy battles that matter most.

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47:16

Safely and securely moving to the cloud.

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2023/02/02

Willie Hicks, Federal Chief Technologist from Dynatrace, sits down to discuss accelerated adoption and use of secure cloud infrastructure and services by the federal government. Ben’s story is on a new academic paper on the terms of service documents provided by different internet providers, and whether they alter Fourth Amendment rights. Dave discusses the story of a recent federal court ruling on a section 230 case. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do

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47:39

Are there complications with digitizing healthcare?

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2023/01/26

This week, the CyberWire's UK Correspondent, Carole Theriault is discussing digitalization of healthcare with former BBC guru Rory Cellan Jones. Ben discusses a recent op-ed about the “danger of privacy at all costs” and response from critics. Dave's story is about the Supreme Court asking the Biden administration for input on social media laws in Florida and Texas. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice

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54:53

The relationship between organizations and their data.

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2023/01/19

Stephen Cavey, co-founder and chief evangelist from GroundLabs sits down with Dave to discuss the relationship between organizations and their data. Ben has the story of lawyers being denied entry to Madison Square Garden as the result of facial recognition software. Dave's got the story of some law professors worried about the new app sweeping the nation, ChatGPT. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice

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48:51

New year, new data privacy.

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2023/01/12

Chris Gray from Deepwatch joins Dave to discuss 2022's shifts, as well as expectations in 2023 for data privacy from an international regulation standpoint. Ben's story covers a Seattle Public School District lawsuit against big tech companies, including TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. Dave's got the story of an AI avatar generator that just can’t seem to resist sexualizing Asian women. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For

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45:36

Inside the largest data breaches in world history.

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2023/01/05

Andrew Hollister of LogRhythm joins Dave to discuss the Shanghai National Police data exposure incident, and how whether or not we will know the full details of one of the largest data breaches in world history. Ben's story discusses a groundbreaking Wisconsin court case relating to files stored in Dropbox, while Dave revisits the legality of AI generated code as a copyrights storm may be brewing. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal

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49:27

Encore: Do copyright laws threaten the open market?

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2022/12/29

Journalist Glyn Moody joins Ben to discuss his new book and specifically to focus on how copyright laws threaten the open market of ideas on the internet, and how the copyright world is throttling creativity in the digital realm. Ben shares a story on a new Executive Order from President Biden on surveillance and data sharing with the European Union. Dave's got the story of the consequences of a community banning ransomware payments. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the

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45:17

Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

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2022/12/22

Betsy Cooper, Director of the Aspen Tech Policy Hub sits down with Dave to discuss their recent research on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Dave and Ben share some follow up on one previous episode on not being allowed to update OS on regulated medical devices. Ben shares the shocking story of Roombas, the self driving vacuum, and how they are taking private photos inside people’s houses. Dave looks at the possibility of the federal government providing a cyber insurance

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55:23

The promise of equal digital identity.

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2022/12/15

Ricardo Amper, the founder and CEO of Incode sits down with Dave to share his thoughts on the egalitarian promise of digital identity. Ben's story talks about about the State of Indiana taking legal action against TikTok after alleged security and child safety violations. Dave takes a look at the collapse of the FTX exchange and the arrest of its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried after the U.S. files charges. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute

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56:16

Follow the money along the blockchain.

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2022/12/08

Guest Alex Iftimie of Morrison Foerster to discuss how the Department of Justice seized nearly $500,000 in ransomware payments made to a North Korean hacking group that targeted U.S. medical providers. Dave and Ben have some follow-up about GitHub Copilot from listeners Micah and Steve. In his story, Ben explores the potential legal and policy issues surrounding the new AI chatbot, ChatGPT. Dave has a case which questions the legality of livestreaming the police. While this show covers legal topics,

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46:56

Patching healthcare cybersecurity risks.

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2022/12/01

Sam Heiney, Impero's VP of Products, sits down with Dave to discuss patching healthcare cybersecurity risks in the Internet of Medical Things. Ben discusses a lawsuit that takes aim at artificial intelligence technology that generates its own computer code. Dave's got the story of dozens of human rights and LGBTQ+ organizations writing to Congress in opposition of a Kids Online Safety Act. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice

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Privacy Briefing: Notes on the Ducktail information...

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2022/11/24

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44:00

Ensuring privacy is baked in every step of the way.

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2022/11/17

Chris Handman, Co-Founder & COO from TerraTrue, sits down with Dave to discuss how he works to transform legal teams into advocates and collaborators that can ensure privacy is baked in every step of the way. Ben shares the story of the how close the FBI potentially came to deploying spyware. Dave's got the story of Google’s nearly four hundred million dollar settlement over location privacy data. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal

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40:37

Security in elections.

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2022/11/10

Mike Hamilton Former CISO of Seattle and CISO at Critical Insight, sits down with Dave to talk about election security including ransomware, disinformation, natural disasters and online voting options. Ben's story follows an effort to keep Big Tech from taking over peoples cars and whose helping. Dave's got a look at facial recognition technology in Texas. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of

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53:48

Privacy Compliance and Culture.

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2022/11/03

Christina Montgomery, Vice President and Chief Privacy Officer at IBM, sits down with Ben to discuss “Privacy Compliance Is Cultural: The Need for Diverse & Inclusive Perspectives in Data Governance & Regulation.” Ben's story discusses a possible new “right to repair” law in New York state. Dave's story is about Twitter and how they have a new boss, as well as if this new boss has made the right decision. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute

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39:37

How is misinformation impacting people online?

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2022/10/27

Beth Goldberg, the Head of Research from Jigsaw sits down with Dave to discuss how misinformation could have an impact on people online. Ben shares the story of a harsh FTC order against Drizly, an alcohol delivery company, and its CEO for data privacy abuses. Dave brings us the story of how the DOJ is accusing 10 Chinese spies and government officials of ‘malign schemes.’ While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal

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44:59

The push back on cyber reporting regulations.

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2022/10/20

Bill Bernard, Managing Director of Solutions Architecture from Deepwatch, sits down with Dave to discuss industry pushback on cyber reporting regulations. Ben's story is focused on a novel court decision on geofence warrants in California. Dave's got the story of a $228 million judgment in the first biometrics privacy class action to go to trial in Illinois after a company called BNSF Railway Co. wrongfully collected employee fingerprints without proper consent. While this show covers legal topics,

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49:27

Do copyright laws threaten the open market?

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2022/10/13

Journalist Glyn Moody joins Ben to discuss his new book and specifically to focus on how copyright laws threaten the open market of ideas on the internet, and how the copyright world is throttling creativity in the digital realm. Ben shares a story on a new Executive Order from President Biden on surveillance and data sharing with the European Union. Dave's got the story of the consequences of a community banning ransomware payments. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the

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47:45

Should Safe Harbor laws be enacted country-wide?

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2022/10/06

Scott Holewinski from Arctic Wolf sits down with Dave to discuss how enacting country-wide Safe Harbor laws will promote more incident response self-reporting in the industry. Ben and Dave go over some listener follow up regarding the first amendment and profanity. Ben discusses the Supreme Court taking up section 230 of the communications decency act. Dave’s got the story of a judge in Buenos Aires declaring facial recognition software unconstitutional. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben

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40:06

Breaking down the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.

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2022/09/29

Guest Bob Maley from Black Kite joins Dave to discuss the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), federal regulation that requires financial institutions to safeguard sensitive customer information. Ben discusses a new lawsuit filed against a local public utility for providing user data to law enforcement. Dave's got the story of California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice

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47:52

How will cybersecurity insurance change in the coming...

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2022/09/22

Gary Brickhouse former Security & Compliance Architect for Disney and CISO of cybersecurity firm GuidePoint Security joins Dave to discuss where we will see continued changes when it comes to cybersecurity insurance as the economy tanks, recession hits and cyber criminals take advantage. Ben discusses the 5th circuit’s controversial take on content moderation. Dave's got the story of the Pentagon taking a closer look at its covert psychological operations. While this show covers legal topics, and

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