Privacy Rights

9 Mar 2026 · 4 min read

Beyond legal #20: Getting real with harms

Notes from the FTC’s latest conference about informational harms highlighting why data protection is a complex economic, societal, and product design issue that is far too critical to be left solely to the legal department.

26 Feb 2026 · 6 min read

Beyond legal # 19: The Chrome-ification of education and the algorithmic classroom

Triggered by the recent Danish regulatory ruling against the use of Google in schools, "Googleization of education" is not just a legal compliance issue, but a key societal challenge that commodifies children's data, threatens their rights and freedoms, and erodes traditional teacher autonomy in favour of algorithmic standardisation.

20 Feb 2026 · 9 min read

Beyond legal #18: data separation as a design strategy

We often fear the single eye of 'Big Brother,' but a real threat to our fundamental rights is the architectural loss of data separation, which is allowing the distinct, partial gazes of the 'Oligopticon' to merge into a 360-degree Panopticon.

21 Jul 2025 · 4 min read

How tech feeds a curious public (or a baying mob)

The Coldplay kiss cam scandal exemplifies the dangers of viral digital exposure, as the rush to public judgment not only devastates those directly involved but also inflicts lasting, unintended harm on their families and wider social circles.

20 Jan 2025 · 6 min read

Blurred boundaries: is GenAI enhancing creativity or stealing ideas?

I’ve always believed that you have to get your hands dirty to understand the inner workings of a tool, or a process. Theoretical concepts are fine, but they pale in comparison to what you learn when you’re in the engine room. I'm talking GenAI where I've found the tools useful, powerful and worrying.