University of Chicago economics professor Omri Ben-Shahar questions if a streamlined or snazzy privacy policy presentation improves people’s understanding of how their personal data will be used by a website.
University of Chicago law and economics professor Omri Ben-Shahar discusses why he refers to “misuse of big data as the new pollution.”
University of Chicago law and economics professor Omri Ben-Shahar delves into the legal implications of Apple’s handling of its recent iOS software update.
University of Chicago law and economics professor Omri Ben-Shahar examines the conflict between Uber and its drivers: are they independent contractors or employees?
University of Chicago law professor Omri Ben-Shahar explains that in some instances of real privacy vulnerability, competition and market forces do more to provide privacy protections than established legal solutions.
University of Chicago law professor Omri Ben-Shahar questions the FCC’s quest to regulate privacy for Internet providers.
University of Chicago law professor Omri Ben-Shahar breaks down privacy alarmists’ concerns with data-driven devices.
University of Chicago law professor Omri Ben-Shahar examines the pros and cons of exchanging personal data for free services.
University of Chicago law professor Omri Ben-Shahar agrees with the government that Apple's refusal to break into terrorists' iPhones is a marketing strategy.