by FMC Legal Intern Satie Munn

The issue of user privacy and digital technology has never been more present in people’s minds. Recent headlines have told alarming stories of governments becoming involved with the technology sector for the purposes of intelligence gathering. But many are also concerned about how private companies use personal data for profit, as when Instagram seemed to give itself permission to use its customers’ photos for whatever purpose it wanted, and was forced to adjust its policy after widespread outcry. read more