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Carissa Véliz is an associate professor of philosophy at the University of Oxford and a fellow at Hertford College. Her research focuses on digital ethics, privacy, and the moral implications of artificial intelligence and data technology.
Known for: Privacy Is Power: Why and How You Should Take Back Control of Your Data
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Privacy Is Power: Why and How You Should Take Back Control of Your Data
In this thought-provoking book, philosopher Carissa Véliz argues that privacy is not just a personal right but a collective good essential to democracy and freedom. She explores how the data economy exploits personal information, the ethical implications of surveillance capitalism, and offers practical steps for individuals and policymakers to reclaim control over digital privacy.
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The Data Economy
In the early days of the internet, data collection was a minor aspect of innovation — a way to improve products and services. Today, it has become the beating heart of the global economy. Your search queries, fitness metrics, facial expressions, and even pauses while typing are turned into data poin...
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The Illusion of Consent
You are told you have control over your data. You see the word “consent” at every turn — in user agreements, cookie banners, app permissions. But this consent is an illusion, a legal fiction propped up by design and psychology. Most consent forms are crafted to be unreadable, labyrinthine documents ...
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About Carissa Véliz
Carissa Véliz is an associate professor of philosophy at the University of Oxford and a fellow at Hertford College. Her research focuses on digital ethics, privacy, and the moral implications of artificial intelligence and data technology.
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