In 2025, we have seen significant privacy invasions at the federal level and a push to weaken and nullify privacy protections.
Here are some writings and videos that discuss the situation we’re in and why it should be of concern.
Privacy in Authoritarian Times
Earlier this year, I wrote Privacy in Authoritarian Times: Surveillance Capitalism and Government Surveillance.
I wish I could say that my concerns were wrong, but sadly, the events of the past few months have shown that we’re at a most dire time for privacy.
Privacy and AI Deregulation is the Wrong Answer
Recently, we’ve been witnessing the rapid spread of a deregulatory movement for privacy and AI. Spurred in significant part by the Trump Administration, the U.S. has started to deregulate technology.
Privacy, DOGE, and Trump 2.0
I talked with Mark Lemley, Mario Trujillo and Alexandra Reeve Givens about privacy law issues involved with DOGE and Trump Administration activities.
GDPR Enforcement, Trump 2.0, + Max Schrems
I talked with Max Schrems about the future of EU-US data transfers in light of the Trump Administration’s actions regarding the PCLOB and the authoritarian turn in the US government.
Privacy Under the Trump Administration
I discussed how privacy will fare under the Trump Administration with Amie Stepanovich and Omer Tene.
My new book – ON PRIVACY AND TECHNOLOGY
In my new book, ON PRIVACY AND TECHNOLOGY, I debunk a common pernicious myth that regulation stifles innovation.
