"A law-making machine that runs the government may seem like an idea straight out of a Star Trek episode, but computers already play key roles in all facets of society—including in governmental decision-making." (via theregreview.org)

"Put yourself in the consumer’s shoes. It may sound trite, but it is a running theme for in-house privacy counsel when making decisions about their companies..." (via insidecounsel.com)

"Police can capture an astronomical amount of information through new technologies, and privacy lawyers say there is little oversight or accountability." (via canadianlawyermag.com)

"When it comes to bitcoin and blockchain, what is the difference between a “fork in the road” and a “hard fork?” The former suggests a casual detour; the latter connotes a creation of two permanent paths that share a common history until the split." (via lawtechnologytoday.org)

"Bring your own device (BYOD) programs give you the flexibility to choose the technology that comes most naturally and can help you be more effective at work. But how can you make sure your personal data is safe from prying eyes if your employer becomes involved in litigation?"  (via relativity.com/blog)

"Is reverse mentoring, typically thought of as having younger workers help and mentor those who are older, something that can work with lawyers and law firms?"  (via lawyerist.com)

"The federal privacy commissioner’s office hasn’t given up hope that Ottawa will make companies include more detail about data breaches when they report security incidents to it as required under new law."  (via itworldcanada.com)

"Whether it’s using a grocery-tracking gadget to streamline your grocery shopping, or using an app-connected smart lock to thwart bicycle thieves, the conveniences are unquestionable. But they come at the cost of privacy, whether consumers are aware of it are not."  (via globalnews.ca)

"...here is a run-through of some basic misconceptions, and frequently peddled mistruths, which often come up when the subject is discussed, as well as reasons why you shouldn’t necessarily buy into them."  (via forbes.com)