It’s easy to consider privacy as a technology issue, or a legal challenge. But our concepts of privacy have a lot to do with what type of community we would all like to live in. What happens when we consider privacy a right as opposed to a commodity?

Join us on Secure Talk for an in-depth exploration of the complex world of privacy with esteemed sociologist and author James B. Rule. In this episode, he draws parallels between past and present institutional power. He discusses his latest book, “Taking Privacy Seriously:  How to Create the Rights We Need While We Still Have Something to Protect “where he delves into the intricacies of privacy laws, the implications of personal data commercialization, and the notion of "personal decision systems." 

James presents 11 practical privacy reforms, highlighting the importance of informed consent and strong data protection measures. This episode offers cybersecurity experts valuable historical context, actionable insights, and thought-provoking discussions on how to balance privacy with technological advancement. Join the conversation on how we can protect what truly matters.

Join us as we examine the challenges and potential reforms related to privacy in the digital age, highlighting recent legislative successes such as California's new privacy laws. James advocates for the establishment of national institutions dedicated to promoting privacy. He also discusses the ethical dilemmas faced by technology and policy leaders in striving to find the right balance between the utility of personal data and the protection of individual privacy.

This episode is essential for cybersecurity experts interested in privacy reform and the history of personal data usage.

Book: “Taking Privacy Seriously: How to Create the Rights We Need While We Still Have Something to Protect” 

https://www.ucpress.edu/books/taking-privacy-seriously/paper

00:00 Introduction to SecureTalk

00:32 Exploring the Complexities of Privacy

01:21 Introducing James B. Ruhle

02:56 James B. Ruhle's Journey into Privacy

06:55 Historical Perspectives on Privacy

09:10 Modern Privacy Challenges and Solutions

15:48 The Concept of Lawful Basis

23:59 Personal Decision Systems

26:26 Proposed Privacy Reforms

36:56 Public Events and Privacy Issues

42:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts