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“The Internet was invented in an age when our entire approach to regulation has been extremely lax, and so you'd think, 'OK, there might be a law on the books that governs how these corporations can handle our data.'” quote by Franklin Foer
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“The Internet was invented in an age when our entire approach to regulation has been extremely lax, and so you'd think, 'OK, there might be a law on the books that governs how these corporations can handle our data.'”

Franklin Foer

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Source Article: The Atlantic, “The Internet and Regulation”, 2019

The internet was created before robust data regulations, leading to a gap between technology and legal oversight.

In simple terms: Internet predates strong data laws.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for updated regulations.

Themes

technology law privacy

Mood

critical concerned

Type

policy analytical

When to use this quote

  • policy drafting
  • legislative hearings
  • corporate compliance

Key Concepts

regulatory lag data protection corporate responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards can bridge the gap?
  • How to enforce existing laws effectively?
A Different Perspective

Regulation often lags behind rapid tech change.

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