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July 5th, 2023
What Are “Data Clean Rooms”?
Privacy & Data Security Group Chair, Daniel M. Goldberg is quoted in the article, "What Are 'Data Clean Rooms'?" published by The Markup. The article discusses the use of "data clean rooms" including proper implementation, privacy concerns, and their effectiveness in privacy regulation. Daniel is quoted saying, "So there is no silver bullet. Every clean room operates somewhat differently. It’s all subject to what the vendor is actually doing. So just like anything, it’s a marketing buzzword in a lot of ways, and the devil is in the details.”
Daniel notes that the use of clean rooms is a positive thing and believes a lot of good work has been done to integrate their use in the industry. However, he cautions that simply using a clean room does not relieve companies of their regulatory responsibilities. He adds, "While the use of clean rooms may reduce their risks, “it can’t just be like, ‘Oh, we use it, therefore we don’t have to comply with anything because we’re no longer subject to privacy law.'"
Daniel recommends the use of data clean rooms be disclosed in a company’s privacy policy. "I would say the number one concern is the lack of knowledge from consumers that this is actually happening. There’s an issue where these clean rooms don’t have a direct relationship for the most part with consumers.… How could a consumer ever figure this out?”
In conclusion, he says, "If you’re going to engage in data clean room activities, you need to make sure that you’re giving users [a] choice about this. And if they want to be able to opt out, you should allow them to opt out.”
Read the full article here.
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A Federal Judge Ordered OpenAI to Stop Deleting Data
Daniel M. Goldberg is quoted in an Adweek article, which reported that a federal judge has ordered OpenAI to stop deleting output data from ChatGPT. This was part of The New York Times lawsuit, alleging OpenAI engaged in copyright infringement “by using ‘millions’ of articles published by the newspaper to train its AI model, which now directly competes with the Times’ content as a result.” The judge’s order seeks to preserve evidence in the Times’ case. Mr. Goldberg addressed mulitple implications of the order, which requires OpenAI to hold more data than they normally would. "That could make OpenAI more susceptible to security breaches, or shake the trust of consumers who expected their chatbot records to be deleted. There are also potential implications regarding energy use, storage and environmental impact that the judge may not have considered when making the order, Goldberg said." He also noted the order would trigger people's concerns about what it means for working with large tecnology providers.
May 21 2025
Democrat LaMonica McIver Charged: What Punishment Could She Face?
Jeremy Bates is quoted in a Newsweek article on New Jersey U.S. representative LaMonica McIver’s arrest by the Trump administration. She’s accused of allegedly assaulting, resisting, and impeding law enforcement officers in a protest against the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. Amidst the chaos, Ms. McIver appears to have elbowed an officer. Mr. Bates told Newsweek,“‘Ethical prosecutors refrain from bringing charges that are not supported by probable cause. Here, the Mayor of Newark was charged with trespassing. Days later, DOJ dropped that charge. These facts do not inspire confidence.’” Mr. Bates also stated, “‘Before charging anyone with a federal crime, a DOJ lawyer should ask, would this prosecution be in the interest of my true client, the American people? Or is it an act of presidential malice?’” View Article
May 20 2025
In Suits and Ties, Lawyers Protest Trump’s Attacks on the Legal System
The New York Times quotes Ronald C. Minkoff in its coverage of the May 1, 2025 National Law Day of Action, in which approximately 1,500 people in Manhattan protested the U.S. president’s threats against judges, lawyers and the rule of law. Legal groups organized attorneys across the country to show their opposition to the Trump administration’s defiance of court orders, targeting of law firms, and wrongful deportations. The lawyers reaffirmed their promise to uphold the rule of law and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Foley Square protest organizers requested that attorneys dress in suits—as if going to court and carry pocket Constitutions. “‘We want people to see that we treat this issue with utmost respect,’ said Ronald C. Minkoff, a defense lawyer and an organizer. ‘This is like the courtroom to us.’” View Article
May 1 2025
