Can Big Data Help Head Off Police Misconduct?
An officer who has been under stress after responding to cases of domestic abuse or suicide may be at higher risk of a negative interaction with the public, a data scientist says.
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Can Big Data Resolve The Human Condition?
What makes the Kavli HUMAN Project, which will follow 10,000 people over 20 years, so exciting is that it's exactly the kind of approach that can show us if Big Data really works, says Adam Frank.
For U.S. Tech Firms Abroad And Data In The Cloud, Whose Laws Apply?
The FBI's efforts to unlock the San Bernardino iPhone is one fight in a larger global conflict: Firms face varying laws for police cooperation and say a lack of legal standards is creating a crisis.
DNC Restores Sanders Campaign's Access To Voter Files After Data Breach
A software glitch let Sanders staffers see data from rival Hillary Clinton's files. But Sanders said the retaliation went too far, and filed a lawsuit in federal court to regain access to the data.
Sanders Campaign: DNC Blocking Voter Data Is Overkill, Breach Of Contract
The senator's campaign confirms a member of its staff accessed the proprietary voter files of Clinton's campaign thanks to "incompetence of the vendor." Her campaign is calling it "unacceptable."
PAC Supporting Christie Scoops Up Voter Data Across New Hampshire
A political action committee backing Chris Christie is using mobile check-ins at campaign events for all GOP candidates, gathering data that one strategist calls a "building block" of modern politics.
Fiat Chrysler Fined $70 Million For Failing To Report Safety Data
Automakers are required by law to turn over data about accidents, warranties and safety issues.
At School And At Home, How Much Does The Internet Know About Kids?
Look both ways when you cross the street and don't tell toys your name and address — privacy concerns are some of the latest worries for parents in the digital age.
This Week In Data Collection News, And The Privacy Paradox
As California tightened its digital privacy protections, news involving Google, Pandora and other firms highlighted the way companies increasingly rely on data about their users. How much do we care?
#Cashtag: Twitter To Allow Direct Campaign Contributions
The announcement is welcome news for political campaigns, which all want to make it as seamless as possible for supporters to turn over their money and personal information.