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.
Vista, Open Access and Net Neutrality
Thomas M. Lenard
Lenard, Thomas M. “Vista, Open Access and Net Neutrality.” November 2006.
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.
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.
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.