The Data Diva E291 - Eric Null and Debbie Reynolds

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Data Diva Talks Privacy , Debbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva" speaks with Eric Null, Director, Privacy & Data Program at the Center for Democracy & Technology, about the current state of privacy in the United States and the ongoing effort to establish comprehensive federal privacy legislation. Eric shares his unique journey from studying classical clarinet performance to becoming a leading advocate for privacy and consumer rights, explaining how his work in technology policy, net neutrality, broadband privacy, and consumer protection shaped his perspective on privacy as an issue fundamentally connected to power and control. The conversation explores how information functions as a source of power in the digital age and why the collection, processing, and use of personal data can create risks ranging from manipulation and profiling to broader concerns about autonomy and control. Eric discusses his early work involving children's privacy, broadband privacy, and consumer protection, including efforts to strengthen privacy protections through the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Trade Commission.

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