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The Ryder Review: Independent Legal Review of the Governance of Biometric Data in England and Wales
"First, strong law and regulation is sometimes characterised as hindering advancements in the practical use of biometric data. This should not be the case. In practice a clear regulatory framework enables those who work with biometric data to be confident of the ethical and legal lines within which they must operate. They are freed from … Continue reading The Ryder Review: Independent Legal Review of the Governance of Biometric Data in England and Wales
When Reality Leads to Legal Realism
"If courts don’t have to defend their decisions, then they’re just acts of will, of power."—Adam Liptak, "Missing From Supreme Court’s Election Cases: Reasons for Its Rulings." The New York Times. October 26, 2020. At base, Legal Realism, when you get past all the philosophical talk about natural science, is simple, "The law is what … Continue reading When Reality Leads to Legal Realism
You Have The Right to Remain Silent: A Know Your Rights Guide to Law Enforcement Encounters
The National Lawyer's Guild has a "pocket-sized know-your-rights booklet...designed to be a practical resource for people dealing with law enforcement. The 16-page primer advises people of their rights when confronted by FBI agents or the Department of Homeland Security. It also includes information for noncitizens and minors.
Which US States Best Protect Privacy Online? – Comparitech
"Laws governing online privacy in the US vary widely from state to state. To find out how each US state ranks from least to most private, we evaluated each and every one of them based on 20 key criteria." —Paul Bischoff. "Which U.S. States Best Protect Online Privacy." comparitech.com. July 20, 2018.
Tracing Stolen Bitcoin
"It’s not just good law; it’s good computer science too." —Ross Anderson. "Tracing Stolen Bitcoin." LightBlueTouchpaper.org. March 26, 2018. Possibly a sentence never uttered before. h/t Schneier on Security.
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