Joshua New

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Open Data: Why the U.S. Needs Federal Legislation to Unlock the Secret Dealings of Shell Companies

In the United States, shell corporations are safe havens for criminal activity.…

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EU Regulators Misunderstand Big Data

Some European Union regulators reportedly are concerned that major Internet companies such as Google…

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The Internet of Ordinary Things Is Still Extraordinary

Hospitals that detect earthquakes and inform administrators if they need to evacuate…

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The Internet of Things Could Stop Our Waterways from Dying

When high concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorous build up in waterways, as…

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A Lot of Private-Sector Data Is Also Used for Public Good

The unprecedented collection of data by the private sector has been a…

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Healthcare Insurance Regs Must Keep Up with Tech Advances

Apple announced a partnership with Humana in late September to let consumers…

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Will Obama Be the Last Open Data President?

From President Obama’s first day in office, he has established himself as…

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It’s Time to Get Serious About Using Sensitive Data to Save Lives

Recently, some media outlets reported that Facebook is exploring the development of online support…

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All Businesses Stand to Benefit from Big Data

Last week the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation hosted leaders in data…

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