Jeffrey Blatt, Of Counsel at Tilleke & Gibbins

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Government Surveillance, Security and Privacy: Does Security Always Win? (Part II)

January 25, 2017

In this two-part series, we explore some of the issues around government surveillance and the search for that elusive balance between security and privacy. In this second part, we look at the search for that digital ‘safe place’ where privacy is assured and just why that place is becoming ever more elusive. Read More

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Data Privacy Insights

Government Surveillance, Security and Privacy: Does Security Always Win? (Part I)

January 25, 2017

In this first part of a two-part series, we explore some of the issues around government surveillance and the search for that elusive balance between security and privacy. In this first part, we explore how serious the threat of cyber snooping by government surveillance is and why we shouldn’t panic just yet. Read More

Data Privacy Resources

The Encryption and Lawful Access Debate in Thailand and the U.S.: One Step Forward and Two Steps Back

November 10, 2016

In Thailand, the government is seeking to expand its authority to require access to encryption keys, account login information, as well as https secure websites. How will the government’s efforts impact ISPs and service operators, and what are the legal and commercial ramifications related to data privacy and security. Read More

Data Privacy Resources

Government Surveillance, Security and Privacy: Does Security Always Win?

November 9, 2016

History has repeatedly demonstrated the dangers of unchecked government surveillance on citizens and companies conducting unchecked mass surveillance can be equally damaging. Where can we draw the line? How can we balance the value of our data to society with its personal nature? Read More