With the emergence of the Big Data era, technology developers see major benefits in the ability to manage huge volumes of information. However, with an onslaught of data breaches such as the recent hacking of the Target retail chain, consumers and their representatives in government are increasingly nervous about bigger threats to privacy.
“The immense volume, diversity and potential value of data will have profound implications for privacy, the economy and public policy,” said John Podesta, counselor to President Obama.
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IT Providers Stew Over Big Data Privacy Regulation
Posted by: John K. Higgins April 18, 2014 03:57 PMWith the emergence of the Big Data era, technology developers see major benefits in the ability to manage huge volumes of information. However, with an onslaught of data breaches such as the recent hacking of the Target retail chain, consumers and their representatives in government are increasingly nervous about bigger threats to privacy.
“The immense volume, diversity and potential value of data will have profound implications for privacy, the economy and public policy,” said John Podesta, counselor to President Obama.