USENIX Security '19 - Security Research and Public Policy

Security Research and Public Policy

Chris Jay Hoofnagle, Adjunct Professor of Information and Law, UC Berkeley

A number of federal and state agencies have entered the cybersecurity arena, imposing prescriptive rules or general duties of care on companies to protect information. These agencies face challenges in enforcement target selection, in evaluating companies’ responses to breaches, and in explaining nuanced information problems to courts. This talk will give an overview of the regulatory developments, explain their strategies, and elucidate paths for academic security experts to engage with governments effectively.

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