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Paul Schwartz

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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

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Abe Newman @abenewman.bsky.social · 11h
Hello NYC! I'm thrilled to be giving the Waltz Lecture this Thursday at Columbia. Please come!
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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Thank you Privacy Analytics for supporting the Privacy + Security Forum – Nov. 4–6, 2026. bit.ly/3wnJU9h #PrivacyLaw #Cybersecurity #PrivSecForum
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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
It’s Delete Week here in California! Some key stats regarding @calprivacy.bsky.social 's Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP): nearing 100m (!!) profiles being reported as deleted by brokers; 560k sign ups; and 650+ data brokers in the DROP system! privacy.ca.gov/2026/10/calp...
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A website brought to you by the California Privacy Protection Agency.
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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
“AI Governance Workshop” — Join us at the Privacy + Security Forum (Nov. 4–6, 2026) for an in-depth discussion. Register here: bit.ly/3wnJU9h #PrivacyLaw #Cybersecurity #PrivSecForum
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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Session Spotlight: “The Marketing Privacy Gauntlet: Ad Tech Enforcement, TCPA, CIPA, and AI Advertising Risk in 2026–2027” Join us at the Privacy + Security Forum, Nov. 4–6, 2026. See you in DC! bit.ly/3wnJU9h #PrivacyLaw #Cybersecurity #PrivSecForum
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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Delete Week is underway right now, during the second week of October. We are encouraging community members to raise awareness about DROP. Join the more than half a million Californians who already use this free tool to remove their personal data from data brokers. privacy.ca.gov/2026/10/calp...
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Christina Ayiotis @christinaayiotis.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
“For the first time, in August 2026, the Washington State Attorney General’s Office released a Data Privacy Report.” www.ashurstperkinscoie.com/en/insights/...
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Washington State Attorney General releases first Data Privacy Report
For the first time, in August 2026, the Washington State Attorney General’s Office released a Data Privacy Report.
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Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Friday Song of the Week: Doris Duke, Feet Keep Walking #fridaysongofweek www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_4G...
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Doris Duke - Feet Start Walkin'
YouTube video by Sean Hampsey
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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Who’s speaking at the Privacy + Security Forum, Nov. 4–6? Explore the speaker lineup and join us in DC. Register today: www.privacysecurityacademy.com/psf-26-fall-... #PrivacyLaw #Cybersecurity #PrivSecForum
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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
“AI Vendor Compromise Workshop: Live Tabletop Experience” — Join us at the Privacy + Security Forum (Nov. 4–6, 2026) for an in-depth discussion. Register here: bit.ly/3wnJU9h #PrivacyLaw #Cybersecurity #PrivSecForum
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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Thank you Greenberg Traurig for supporting the Privacy + Security Forum – Nov. 4–6, 2026. bit.ly/3wnJU9h #PrivacyLaw #Cybersecurity #PrivSecForum
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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues @ucberkeleyissi.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
📚 Book Talk!👇 Khiara M. Bridges, Earl Warren Professor of Public Law @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social, will discuss her book, Expecting Inequity (mitpress.bsky.social). Don't miss it! Register below. 🗓 November 4, 2026 → 4-5:30 PM 📍2111 Bancroft Way #104, Berkeley & Zoom
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Expecting Inequity: How the Maternal Health Crisis Affects Even the Wealthiest Black Americans
Racism in maternal healthcare is not reserved for the poor. Wealthier black people are much more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth, or the...
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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Join our keynote speaker Sabrina Ross, Chief Privacy Auditor at the California Privacy Protection Agency. Nov 4-6, 2026: bit.ly/3wnJU9h #privsecforum #PrivacyMatters
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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Thank you Baker McKenzie for supporting the Privacy + Security Forum – Nov. 4–6, 2026. bit.ly/3wnJU9h #PrivacyLaw #Cybersecurity #PrivSecForum
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Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Friday Song of the Week: Aretha Franklin, The Long and Winding Road www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8oz... #fridaysongofweek
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The Long and Winding Road
YouTube video by Aretha Franklin - Topic
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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Who’s speaking at the Privacy + Security Forum, Nov. 4–6? Explore the speaker lineup and join us in DC. Register today: www.privacysecurityacademy.com/psf-26-fall-... #PrivacyLaw #Cybersecurity #PrivSecForum
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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
“AI Workshop: Advanced Agentic and Generative AI Law, Litigation, and Best Practices to Avoid Liability” — Join us at the Privacy + Security Forum (Nov. 4–6, 2026) for an in-depth discussion. Register here: bit.ly/3wnJU9h #PrivacyLaw #Cybersecurity #PrivSecForum
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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Want to help Californians understand privacy? Join CalPrivacy as an Outreach Specialist and lead internal comms, partnerships, and statewide engagement. Apply: calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Stay current with the latest privacy tools, tips, and news! The first CalPrivacy Quarterly newsletter will be hitting inboxes next month. Sign up today and stay informed on ways to help keep your personal information safe. Visit privacy.ca.gov/subscribe
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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“AI Governance Workshop” — Join us at the Privacy + Security Forum (Nov. 4–6, 2026) for an in-depth discussion. Register here: bit.ly/3wnJU9h #PrivacyLaw #Cybersecurity #PrivSecForum
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Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Friday Song of the Week: Macy Gray, The Letter www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUQ2... #fridaysongofweek
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The Letter (Album Version)
YouTube video by Macy Gray - Topic
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California Privacy Protection Agency @calprivacy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
See how we’re putting California’s privacy laws into action! We’ve made it easy for you to explore all previous CPPA Board decisions, including related press releases & final stipulated orders, all in one convenient place. Visit: privacy.ca.gov/about-us/board-decisions
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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Join our keynote with Carissa Veliz, Associate Professor, Institute for Ethics in AI, University of Oxford. Nov 4-6, 2026: bit.ly/3wnJU9h #privsecforum #PrivacyMatters
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Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Friday Song of the Week: Tom Waits, That Feel www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-c5... #fridaysongofweek
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Tom Waits - "That Feel"
YouTube video by Tom Waits
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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Join us at the Privacy + Security Forum, Nov 4-6 bit.ly/3wnJU9h #PrivacyLaw #Cybersecurity #PrivSecForum
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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Session Spotlight: “Journalism’s Impact on the Development of Privacy Law” Join us at the Privacy + Security Forum, Nov. 4–6, 2026. See you in DC! bit.ly/3wnJU9h #PrivacyLaw #Cybersecurity #PrivSecForum
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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Thank you Booz Allen for supporting the Privacy + Security Forum – Nov. 4–6, 2026. bit.ly/3wnJU9h #PrivacyLaw #Cybersecurity #PrivSecForum
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Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Friday Song of Week: Mink Deville, Just To Walk That Little Girl Home #fridaysongofweek www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-eW...
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Just To Walk That Little Girl Home
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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Join our keynote speaker Sabrina Ross, Chief Privacy Auditor at the California Privacy Protection Agency. Nov 4-6, 2026: bit.ly/3wnJU9h #privsecforum #PrivacyMatters
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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Session Spotlight: “Hire Intelligence: Use of AI in HR and Employment” Join us at the Privacy + Security Forum, Nov. 4–6, 2026. See you in DC! bit.ly/3wnJU9h #PrivacyLaw #Cybersecurity #PrivSecForum
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Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Friday Song of the Week: Tim Curry, I'm Going Home. We lost one of the greats. #fridaysongofweek www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QUW...
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) - 12 I'm Going Home [Tim Curry]
YouTube video by TheMadcapLaughs
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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Join us for a fireside chat with Cindy Cohn, Former Executive Director at Electronic Frontier Foundation. Nov 4-6, 2026: bit.ly/3wnJU9h #privsecforum #PrivacyMatters
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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Enjoyed talking about SB 923 - the California Expanding Privacy Rights Act -- with CBS 8 in San Diego. This is a bill sponsored by Senator Josh Becker that aligns CCPA deletion rights with other states and makes it easier to exercise privacy rights. www.cbs8.com/article/news...
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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Session Spotlight: “Governing AI Agents: Mandate, Gate, Attest Controls at the Tool-Call Boundaries” Join us at the Privacy + Security Forum, Nov. 4–6, 2026. See you in DC! bit.ly/3wnJU9h #PrivacyLaw #Cybersecurity #PrivSecForum
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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Thank you Assessment First for supporting the Privacy + Security Forum – Nov. 4–6, 2026. bit.ly/3wnJU9h #PrivacyLaw #Cybersecurity #PrivSecForum
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Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Friday Song of the Week: Dolly Parton, The Salt in My Tears. #fridaysongofweek We lost a great one this week, folks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nnob...
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The Salt In My Tears
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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Thank you ZwillGen for supporting the Privacy + Security Forum – Nov. 4–6, 2026. bit.ly/3wnJU9h #PrivacyLaw #Cybersecurity #PrivSecForum
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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Join our keynote with Carissa Veliz, Associate Professor, Institute for Ethics in AI, University of Oxford. Nov 4-6, 2026: bit.ly/3wnJU9h #privsecforum #PrivacyMatters
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Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Friday Song of the Week: Frankie Lee Sims, Lucy Mae Blues #fridaysongofweek www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjG0...
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Frankie Lee Sims - Lucy Mae Blues (Official Visualizer)
YouTube video by Craft Recordings
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TeachPrivacy @teachprivacy.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Privacy has always been central to dystopian fiction. Professor Daniel Solove’s latest post explores Yevgeny Zamyatin’s We, the groundbreaking novel that helped shape a century of dystopian literature. danielsolove.substack.com/p/the-novel-... #PrivacyMatters #Privacy #DystopianFiction
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The Novel that Influenced a Century of Dystopias
Yevgeny Zamyatin’s We
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Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Friday Song of the Week: Avett Brothers, Smithsonian www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha7o... #fridaysongofweek
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Smithsonian
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Anupam Chander @anupamchander.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
The French Constitutional Council is composed of judges in their sixties through eighties, who all likely grew up with Minitel, a system for which privacy was a key constitutive feature.
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Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
IAPP interviews Sabrina Ross of the Cali Privacy Protection Agency's new Audit Division. IAPP states, "Reasons for opening an audit against a given company is a multifactored process outlined in the CCPA" iapp.org/news/a/what-...
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What to expect from CalPrivacy's Audits Division | IAPP
In an exclusive interview with the IAPP, California Privacy Protection Agency Chief Auditor Sabrina Ross discussed her outlook on the unit's process and the misconceptions around its role.
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TeachPrivacy @teachprivacy.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Nebraska’s privacy law just got easier to review. Professor Daniel Solove has updated his Nebraska Data Privacy Act Whiteboard, a one-page visual summary designed to explain the law in a clear and practical way. View the updated whiteboard here: teachprivacy.com/nebraska-dat... #PrivacyLaws
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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 13/08/2026
In just one step, Californians can tell 600+ registered data brokers to delete and no longer sell their online data. Create a profile and make a deletion request through the Delete Request and Opt-Out Platform now ➡️ consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
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Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
30% of UK manufacturers have faced a cyber-attack themselves or on a company in their supply chain. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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UK manufacturers face rising hacking risk as survey shows 30% were hit last year
Big companies describe being under constant threat but only half have a plan in place to respond to an attack
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Daniel Solove @daniel-solove.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
I'm quoted in this NYT article about backlash against Flock surveillance cams: www.nytimes.com/article/floc...
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Why Are So Many People Upset About Flock Cameras?
Flock Safety’s automated license plate-reading cameras, used by thousands of law enforcement agencies in the U.S., have drawn intense criticism from civil liberties groups.
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Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Friday Song of the Week: Tommie Young, Everybody's Got a Little Devil in their Soul #fridaysongofweek www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxlx...
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Everybody's Got a Little Devil in Their Soul
YouTube video by Tommie Young - Topic
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Andrew Guthrie Ferguson @profferguson.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Tower dumps ruled a violation of the Fourth Amendment. As I predicted in “Digital Policing After Chatrie“ these kinds of over broad government requests need to be reexamined. s3.documentcloud.org/documents/28...
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