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.
Commentaries and Op-Eds
Googling Monopoly
Thomas M. Lenard and Paul H. Rubin
Lenard, Thomas, Paul Rubin. “Googling ‘Monopoly.'” Wall Street Journal, August 2007.
Research Papers
Privacy and the Commercial Use of Personal Information: The Case of Customer Proprietary Network Information
Thomas M. Lenard and Paul H. Rubin
Lenard, Thomas, Paul Rubin. “Privacy and the Commercial Use of Personal Information: The Case of Customer Proprietary Network Information.” August 2007.
Commentaries and Op-Eds
Vista, Open Access and Net Neutrality
Thomas M. Lenard
Lenard, Thomas M. “Vista, Open Access and Net Neutrality.” November 2006.
Testimony and Filings
Privacy in the Commercial World II
Thomas M. Lenard
Lenard, Thomas M. “Privacy in the Commercial World II.” Testimony before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection, June 20, 2006.
Commentaries and Op-Eds
Slow Down on Data Security Legislation
Thomas M. Lenard and Paul H. Rubin
Lenard, Thomas M. and Paul H. Rubin. “Slow Down on Data Security Legislation.” August 2005.
Research Papers
An Economic Analysis of Notification Requirements for Data Security Breaches
Thomas M. Lenard and Paul H. Rubin
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.
