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Paul Schwartz

@paulschwartz.bsky.social

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Law professor at UC Berkeley and a Co-Director Berkeley Center for Law & Technology. International Expert in #Privacy & Security Law 🌐 paulschwartz.net

Paul Schwartz is an American legal scholar who specializes in information privacy law. He is the Jefferson E. Peyser Professor at the UC Berkeley School of Law and a director of the Berkeley Center for Law and Technology. He was formerly the Anita and Stuart Subotnick Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School from 1998 to 2004. .. more

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Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · Nov 24

My latest paper, Privacy Standing, is now out in the BU Law Review. In it, I analyze the Supreme Court's invention of a new tradition of common-law faux historicism for privacy standing: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 4d

Friday Song of the Week: Staple Jr. Singers, I've Got a Feeling
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#fridaysongofweek

Staples Jr. Singers - I've Got a Feeling (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Luaka Bop

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Daniel Solove @daniel-solove.bsky.social · 7d

My book from this year ON PRIVACY AND TECHNOLOGY explains why tech deregulation is the wrong direction and will not produce innovation: amzn.to/4pbh8lk

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Christina Ayiotis @christinaayiotis.bsky.social · 11d

“To describe @daniellecitron as a #Pioneer or #Innovator would be accurate but falls short; her legal thought is more akin to that of an #Oracle, #Soothsayer or #Seer.” www.linkedin.com/pulse/25-lea... #Leader #Privacy @iapp.bsky.social @daniellecitron.bsky.social

25 leaders, 25 moments at 25 years: Danielle Citron

Whenever her name is mentioned, the immediate reaction is always one of admiration. An inspiring, remarkable, thoughtful leader and mentor to many, Danielle K.

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Danielle Citron @daniellecitron.bsky.social · 11d

Beyond touched. Thank you @iapp.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/pulse/25-lea...

25 leaders, 25 moments at 25 years: Danielle Citron

Whenever her name is mentioned, the immediate reaction is always one of admiration. An inspiring, remarkable, thoughtful leader and mentor to many, Danielle K.

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Christina Ayiotis @christinaayiotis.bsky.social · 11d

#Keynote Fireside Chat William Kovacic, former @FTC Chairman & Commissioner/Global Competition Professor of Law & Policy, @gwlaw & Moderator @DanielSolove, Eugene L. and Barbara A. Bernard Professor of Intellectual Property & Technology Law, @gwlaw @privsecacademy.bsky.social @TeachPrivacy

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Christina Ayiotis @christinaayiotis.bsky.social · 11d

#BulkData Decoded: #Insights, #Challenges & the Road Ahead for DOJ’s #DataSecurity Program @fticonsulting.bsky.social Managing Directors Elizabeth Kwok/Ryan Smyth
@akin_gump Advisor Joseph Hold @TDBank_US VP/Sr. Counsel Sophia Siddiqui @privsecacademy.bsky.social @TeachPrivacy #DSP #PersonalData

Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 11d

Friday Song of the Week: The Stanley Bros, Stone Walls and Steel Bars www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUzA...
#fridaysongofweek

Stone Walls And Steel Bars

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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 11d

Join us for a fireside chat with William Kovacic, former FTC Chairman and Commissioner. Nov 12-14, 2025: www.privacysecurityacademy.com/psf-fall-aca... #privsecforum #PrivacyMatters

Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 11d

Enjoying the Privacy + Sec Forum in DC with the King! The one and only Jim Koenig of Troutman Pepper. Today is final day of event. @privsecacademy.bsky.social

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UC Berkeley Law @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social · 12d

Berkeley Law was named one of 10 Leading Law Schools for Tax Law by JD Journal https://bit.ly/49jgTQE #BerkeleyLaw #TaxLaw

Top Ten Hit: Berkeley Honored as a Leading School for Tax Law

Berkeley Law was named one of 10 Leading Law Schools for Tax Law by JD Journal, which called its tax program “widely respected for its focus on policy, research, and […]

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Christina Ayiotis @christinaayiotis.bsky.social · 12d

“#AgenticAI: #Privacy in the Age of #Autonomous #AI #Agents” with David Keating, Partner, Alston & Bird; Aaron Ting, Head of AI and IP Legal, @contentful & Daniel Berrick, Senior Counsel for AI, @futureofprivacy.bsky.social @privsecacademy.bsky.social @TeachPrivacy #Funnels #AbstractionBehindAgents

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Christina Ayiotis @christinaayiotis.bsky.social · 12d

#Keynote “Fireside Chat About #Mental #Privacy” w/ @NitaFarahany, Robinson O. Everett Professor of Law & Philosophy, @DukeU & @daniel-solove.bsky.social, Eugene L. and Barbara A. Bernard Professor of Intellectual Property & Technology Law, @gwlaw @privsecacademy.bsky.social #SensitiveData

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Christina Ayiotis @christinaayiotis.bsky.social · 12d

“Sticking Points: Where #Privacy & #AI #Law Actually #Fail” w/ Monique Priestley (State of #Vermont) Representative Shelley (#Washington State House of Representatives) Kara Williams (EPIC) David Stauss (Troutman Pepper) Ryan Kriger (former #FTC) @privsecacademy.bsky.social @teachprivacy.bsky.social

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Christina Ayiotis @christinaayiotis.bsky.social · 12d

“Drowning in #DPAs? Practical #Tips for #Privacy Agreements in a Shifting #Legal Landscape” w/ Leah Druckerman, Counsel, @VenableLLP & Desarie Green, JD, FIP, CIPP, CIPT, CIPM, CCEP, GISF, GLEG, Senior Privacy Counsel, @CengageLearning @privsecacademy.bsky.social @TeachPrivacy #SubProcessor

Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 12d

Great keynote conversation with Alexandra Givens of the @cdt.org at yesterday's Privacy + Sec Forum in DC. Event runs until Friday at the GWU student center. Great panels and keynote speakers ahead. @privsecacademy.bsky.social @daniel-solove.bsky.social

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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 12d

Join us for a fireside chat with Nita Farahany to discuss Mental Privacy. Nov 12-14, 2025: www.privacysecurityacademy.com/psf-fall-aca... #privsecforum #PrivacyMatters

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Jennifer Urban @jenniferurban.bsky.social · 12d

Join us next week! I'm looking forward to the lecture on this timely topic, and to commenting with Lindsay Tonsager.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲: www.law.berkeley.edu/research/bcl...

Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · Sep 26

Come join us on Nov. 19 for the 18th Annual BCLT Privacy Lecture delivered by Prof. Lior Strahilevitz @thelior.bsky.social. Register here:
bclt.wufoo.com/forms/m1f7z1...
@ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social

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Christina Ayiotis @christinaayiotis.bsky.social · 12d

“Avoiding the Next Headline: #Enforcement #Lessons & #Technical Pitfalls from the Latest #StateLegislation” Christine Desrosiers, VP of Product, Head of Privacy, @BoltiveTech and Jodi Daniels, CEO, Red Clover Advisors #Pixels #Cookies #Tags @privsecacademy.bsky.social @TeachPrivacy

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Andrew Guthrie Ferguson @profferguson.bsky.social · 12d

Your Data Will Be Used Against You.
www.theverge.com/2024/9/24/24...

Don’t ever hand your phone to the cops

Even if you’ve got nothing to hide.

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Christina Ayiotis @christinaayiotis.bsky.social · 13d

#AI #Dealmaking: The Importance of #Diligence in M&A Involving AI Companies @willkiefarr.bsky.social Privacy, Cybersecurity & DataStrategy Partner Daniel Alvarez/ #IntellectualProperty Partner Genevieve Dorment/ #IntellectualProperty Associate Kelsie Kelly #DueDiligence @privsecacademy.bsky.social

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Christina Ayiotis @christinaayiotis.bsky.social · 13d

#Keynote @CenDemTech President/CEO @AlexReeveGivens Moderator
@BerkeleyLaw Jefferson E. Peyser Professor of Law/Director of the UC Berkeley Center for Law & Technology @paulmschwartz
@privsecacademy.bsky.social
#ArtificialIntelligence #Policy #Design #Architecture #Safety

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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 13d

Join us for a fireside chat with Alexandra Reeve Givens the CEO of Center for Democracy & Technology. Nov 12-14, 2025: www.privacysecurityacademy.com/psf-fall-aca... #privsecforum #PrivacyMatters

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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 14d

Privacy + Security Forum – Nov. 12-14, 2025: Register today: www.privacysecurityacademy.com/psf-fall-aca... #privacy #privsecforum

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Daniel Solove @daniel-solove.bsky.social · 15d

My recently-published article with @hartzog.bsky.social The Great Scrape: The Clash Between Scraping and Privacy, 113 California L Rev 1521 (2025) with Prof Woodrow Hartzog papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 18d

Friday Song of the Week: Rufus Thomas, The Memphis Train
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The Memphis Train (Single)

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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 18d

Join “What’s the Deal?: Privacy and AI Trends in M&A and Other Data-Driven Transactions” session at the Privacy + Security Forum, – Nov. 12-14, 2025: Register today www.privacysecurityacademy.com/psf-fall-aca... #privacy #privsecforum

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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you Lokker for supporting the Privacy + Security Forum – Nov. 12-14, 2025: www.privacysecurityacademy.com/psf-fall-aca... #privsecforum #privacy

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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 20d

Join the “Reporting Live! From the Changing Tides of Federal AI Governance” session at the Privacy + Security Forum, – Nov. 12-14, 2025: Register today www.privacysecurityacademy.com/psf-fall-aca... #privacy #privsecforum

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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 21d

Join the “No Gatekeeping: Empowering Use of Responsible AI” session at the Privacy + Security Forum, – Nov. 12-14, 2025: Register today www.privacysecurityacademy.com/psf-fall-aca... #privacy #privsecforum

Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 24d

Friday Song of the Week: Elvis, For the Good Times
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For the Good Times

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