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Despite an unprecedented demand for mental health and substance use services in the U.S., psychiatric hospitals utilize electronic health records
What is AI? Artificial Intelligence (AI) involves the use of machine learning algorithms and predictive models to process and analyze
Background: Encryption Backdoors in Law Enforcement Investigations Encryption is the process of encoding messages so that only authorized individuals can
An Overview of TikTok Security Concerns In 2016, the Chinese company ByteDance launched Douyin, a social media app focused on
Neurotechnology is an area of technology that specifically applies to the monitoring, regulation, or enhancement of brain activity. As neurotechnologies
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) responds to the escalating youth mental health crisis and its ties to harmful online
Chatbots, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), have become increasingly prevalent in the banking industry. The implementation of chatbots in banking
Introduction The American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) is a new bill introduced in Spring 2024 that seeks to implement a
A new law addressing the national security risks of the data brokerage industry took effect on June 23, 2024, following
In recent years, significant advancements in neurotechnology promise to profoundly impact healthcare and human capabilities. As technologies such as Brain-Computer
Introduction A facial image is like a fingerprint: a unique piece of human data that can identify an individual or
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting online networks, systems, and information from cyber attacks. Cybersecurity regulation involves policies that mandate
At the end of 2015, the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) was signed into law by President Obama as part
A data breach is defined as an incident with loss of control, compromise, or unauthorized disclosure/access of Personally Identifiable Information
Background In February 2015, Anthem became the first major healthcare provider to experience a cyber attack when attackers stole 80
Background In modern society face recognition technology (FRT) is a part of many people’s daily lives. One common application of
Background Cyber attacks during the Biden-Harris administration pushed cybersecurity to the forefront of domestic policy. In 2021, Colonial Pipeline, a
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a federal law that regulates the collection, distribution, and use of consumer credit
The TikTok ban debate revolves around the popular video-sharing application’s owner ByteDance. While TikTok gained popularity among U.S. users, the
Introduction The American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA) is a bill proposed in the United States Congress to promote
The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 invests $52.7 billion to strengthen U.S. leadership in semiconductor research, domestic manufacturing, and
