We Need Data Ethics Now
What are the ethics of collecting, managing, and analyzing data? Have we given sufficient thought to that question? Is it…
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Preparing for GDPR
GDPR goes into effect on May 25, 2018. Anyone who captures personal data for EU members will be subject to…
Data is Risky Business: Promoting DG Principles
I was giving testimony to a Joint Committee of both Houses of the Irish Parliament on data sharing legislation earlier…
Privacy and Internet of Things (IoT)
What is Internet of Things (IoT)? The term “Internet of Things” may be considered a misnomer. The “Internet” with a…
Security as a Foundation for CS Ed
Recently I had the opportunity to go to a job interview session for a lecturing position in my university’s computer…
You Can Run, but You Can’t Hide
With the holiday season comes a frantic search for gifts, and even average users have started to ramp up their…
An Open Letter to All Data Users
Management of Your Company Your Company Name Your Company’s Address Today’s Date Subject: Open Letter to All Data Users Dear…
Stepping Up to Data Ethics
I recently attended the Data Modeling Zone conference in Portland where I presented a session about modernizing data governance. Most…
Ethics, Shmethics
Ethics is the new black in Information Management. If you don’t believe me, consider the rise of the debate on…
It’s all in the Data: Data is Like Contaminated Water
What if the water that flowed through the pipes in your house or apartment was contaminated and you knew that if…