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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....

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

Early Bird ends Feb 15! Join us at the Privacy + Security Forum, May 6–8. bit.ly/PSF20-Spring #privsecforum

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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 2d

Become a sponsor of the Privacy + Security Forum, May 6–8. Learn More: bit.ly/psf-sponsor #privsecforum

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UC Berkeley Law @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social · 4d

2025 in Review: Here are a dozen Berkeley Law stories that provide just a sampling of the school’s innovative environment and collaborative culture: https://bit.ly/4qibjTD #BerkeleyLaw

Reflecting on 2025: A dozen memorable stories from a remarkable year at Berkeley Law

Across the legal landscape, the school's commitment to excellence, community, public mission, and leadership was on full display.

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UC Berkeley Law @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social · 4d

"What will be the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in the midst of a presidency that is challenging constitutional limits, and at a time when the country is deeply ideologically divided?" — Opinion by Dean Chemerinsky via ABA Journal https://bit.ly/3YHzM9c #BerkeleyLaw

Chemerinsky: A look back at the Supreme Court in 2025 reflects its conservative leanings

What will be the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in the midst of a presidency that is challenging constitutional limits, and at a time when the country is deeply ideologically divided?

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Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 4d

WaPo: How to delete chatbot records from ChatGPT, Claude, etc. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

Column | Your chatbot keeps a file on you. Here’s how to delete it.

A clickable guide to fixing the complicated privacy settings from ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini and Meta AI.

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Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 7d

Friday Song of the Week: Ralph Stanley, That Beautiful Woman
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That Beautiful Woman

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Anupam Chander @anupamchander.bsky.social · 8d

@gshans.bsky.social, I, and some other great lawyers (including our pro bono team at @willkiefarr.bsky.social), spent our holiday break writing an amicus brief, trying to warn the Court about the serious First Amendment problems with the divest-or-ban law--issues which have continued to fester...

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Bobby Allyn @bobbyallyn.bsky.social · 8d

I think attn should turn to what the content moderation regime looks like under this new entity. @anupamchander.bsky.social told me "it is possible that the American TikTok might end up censoring or hiding speech that is permissible on the global TikTok platform" www.npr.org/2025/12/18/n...

TikTok signs deal to give U.S. operations to Oracle-led investor group

The agreement aims to resolve a yearslong standoff between the popular social media platform and the U.S. government over national security concerns tied to China's parent company, ByteDance.

Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 10d

Privacy policies everywhere! Here is one in the entrance door to the local drugstore.

Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 14d

Friday Song of the Week: Linda Lyndell, What a Man
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Linda Lyndell - What A Man (Official Audio)

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Andrew Guthrie Ferguson @profferguson.bsky.social · 15d

Preorder today. “Your Data Will Be Used Against You: Policing in the Age of Self-Surveillance.” #books

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Tom Kemp @tomkemp00.bsky.social · 16d

Next month, Californians will have access to a groundbreaking privacy tool called the Delete Request and Opt-out Platform, or “DROP.” After years of planning and development, it is finally ready to launch! Read more in this blog post privacy.ca.gov/2025/12/janu...

January 2026: DROP Is Coming

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Ryan Calo @rcalo.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks, @geekwire.com! www.geekwire.com/calendar-eve...

AUTHOR TALK: Law and Technology with Ryan Calo – GeekWire Events Calendar

Join author and professor Ryan Calo, for a discussion about the recently released Law and Technology: A Methodical Approach. About… Read More

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Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 21d

Friday Song of the Week: The Spinners, Mighty Love
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Mighty Love - The Spinners | The Midnight Special

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

Early Bird ends Feb 15! Join us at the Privacy + Security Forum, May 6–8. bit.ly/PSF20-Spring #privsecforum

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UC Berkeley Law @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social · 21d

As a scholar focused on the intersection of law and technology, Berkeley Law Professor Tejas N. Narechania has had a front-row seat to profound shifts fostered by Silicon Valley’s innovations. https://bit.ly/4rBOmfX #BerkeleyLaw @tnarecha.bsky.social

Tejas N. Narechania makes the connection between research, policy, and teaching

As each hot new idea or gadget has grabbed funders and headlines — from broadband to AI — Narechania has kept his eye on striking a balance between innovation and accessibility.

www.law.berkeley.edu

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Daniel Solove @daniel-solove.bsky.social · 21d

Congrats to @lorriecranor.bsky.social for writing a young children’s book about privacy. Great story in the WaPo about it and so happy it also mentions my book about privacy for older kids www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

Analysis | This new children’s book is a bedtime story for the AI age

With “Privacy, Please!” a longtime cybersecurity expert wants preschoolers to start learning about digital privacy.

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TeachPrivacy @teachprivacy.bsky.social · 23d

Dealing with Technology’s Hazards – Wed, Dec 17, at 2 PM ET REGISTER (FREE) teachprivacy.com/video-dealin... @Daniel-Solove.bsky.social and Ryan Calo @rcalo.bsky.social (Washington Law) discuss Calo’s new book, Law and Technology: A Methodological Approach.

Video: Dealing with Technology's Hazards

Dealing with Technology's Hazards Wed, Dec 17, at 2 PM ET Daniel Solove and Ryan Calo (U. Washington Law) will discuss Calo’s new book, Law and

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Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 24d

Amazing Berkeley sunset tonight from the lower terrace @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social

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UC Berkeley Law @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social · 25d

Berkeley Law Professor Catherine Fisk recently received the Miller Award at the 2025 Colloquium on Scholarship in Employment and Labor Law, held at Seton Hall School. https://bit.ly/444bjhD #BerkeleyLaw

Professor Catherine Fisk wins Miller Award

Fisk was recognized for "outstanding academic and public contributions to the field of labor and employment scholarship” at the recent Colloquium on Scholarship in Employment and Labor Law.

Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · 28d

Friday Song of the Week: Doris Troy, Just One Look www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI3O...
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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · 28d

Early Bird ends Feb 15! Join us at the Privacy + Security Forum, May 6–8. bit.ly/PSF20-Spring #privsecforum

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Privacy + Security Academy @privsecacademy.bsky.social · Nov 25

Call for Speakers! The Privacy + Security Forum, May 6–8, is now accepting proposals. Submit by Jan 20: bit.ly/psf-call-for... #privsecforum

Paul Schwartz @paulschwartz.bsky.social · Nov 21

Friday Song of the Week: Staple Jr. Singers, I've Got a Feeling
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Staples Jr. Singers - I've Got a Feeling (Official Music Video)

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Daniel Solove @daniel-solove.bsky.social · Nov 18

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 · Nov 15

“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 · Nov 14

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 · Nov 14

#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 · Nov 14

#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 · Nov 14

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

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