The commercial use of information on the Internet has produced substantial benefits for consumers. But, as the use of information online has increased, so have concerns about privacy. This paper discusses how the use of individuals� information for commercial purposes affects consumers, and the implications of restricting information availability in the interest of privacy.
Privacy and Security
Questions about privacy are central to the digital economy. We study how much people value privacy, the privacy paradox, and developments in state and federal privacy legislation. Our work has contributed to policy discussions of data portability, data regulation, and advertising models.
October 17th Event: Technology Policy Institute to Hold Discussion of Privacy and Data Security Issues Facing the Next Administration
Expert Panel Will Include Policy Advisers to Presidential Candidates Obama and McCain
An Examination of the Google-DoubleClick Merger and the Online Advertising Industry: What Are the Risks For Competition and Privacy. Testimony before the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Committee on the Judiciary
Lenard, Thomas. “An Examination of the Google-DoubleClick Merger and the Online Advertising Industry: What Are the Risks For Competition and Privacy.” Testimony before the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senate, September 27, 2007.
Googling Monopoly
Lenard, Thomas, Paul Rubin. “Googling ‘Monopoly.'” Wall Street Journal, August 2007.
Privacy and the Commercial Use of Personal Information: The Case of Customer Proprietary Network Information
Lenard, Thomas, Paul Rubin. “Privacy and the Commercial Use of Personal Information: The Case of Customer Proprietary Network Information.” August 2007.
Vista, Open Access and Net Neutrality
Lenard, Thomas M. “Vista, Open Access and Net Neutrality.” November 2006.
Privacy in the Commercial World II
Lenard, Thomas M. “Privacy in the Commercial World II.” Testimony before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, June 20, 2006.
Slow Down on Data Security Legislation
Lenard, Thomas M. and Paul H. Rubin. “Slow Down on Data Security Legislation.” August 2005.
An Economic Analysis of Notification Requirements for Data Security Breaches
Lenard, Thomas M. and Paul H. Rubin. “An Economic Analysis of Notification Requirements for Data Security Breaches.” Progress on Point 12.12. The Progress & Freedom Foundation, July 2005.