
Prof. David Carroll
Associate Professor at Parsons School of Design | Subject of The Great Hack documentary

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David Carroll is Associate Professor of Media Design at Parsons School of Design, best known for his legal battle to recover his personal data from Cambridge Analytica-a case featured in the Netflix documentary The Great Hack. His work examines data privacy, digital rights, and the ethics of personal information harvesting. David speaks on what happens to your data, how it shapes elections and opinions, and what individuals and organizations can do to protect digital autonomy in an age of surveillance capitalism.
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How I sued Cambridge Analytica over my personal data
In 2018, media professor David Carroll filed a legal claim against infamous data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica. He wanted his data -- which the firm misappropriated, along with that of millions of other internet users. In this fascinating talk, he shares the story of his crusade, demonstrating the now-undeniable link between data rights and democracy.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDxMidAtlantic 2019 | 2019 | 🇺🇸Washington DC, United States |
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