Discussion Paper - Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program, Belfer Center
Cloud and Mobile Privacy: The Electronic Communications Privacy Act
What Technology Companies Don't Want You to Know
Summary
Consumer expectations of online and mobile privacy have in recent years diverged significantly from reality. In certain circumstances, the United States government has the ability to access a consumer's cloud-based email, location data gathered from their mobile phones, and information about what calls a user places on a mobile device—without a warrant. While a broad coalition is spearheading reform efforts in Washington, providers of these services should take proactive steps to bring consumer understanding of their privacy more in line with reality.
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Mohan, Vivek. “Cloud and Mobile Privacy: The Electronic Communications Privacy Act.” Discussion Paper, 2012-02, Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program, Belfer Center, February 2012.
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