Stuart Brotman brings a constructive new perspective to the digital privacy dialogue. Drawing on his extensive background as policy adviser, legal analyst, and business consultant, Stuart brings his unique brand of visionary thinking to bear, synthesizing a fresh multi-stakeholder approach to digital privacy policy. His insights on how the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to affect digital privacy in the post-pandemic world are especially prescient. Stuart moves far beyond conventional wisdom in this fascinating and thought-provoking collection of essays. A 'must read' for anyone who cares about digital privacy in all its facets—and wants to be ready for what lies ahead." - Richard T. Kaplar, President and CEO, The Media Institute
The next big thing in technology won’t be another Internet-enabled device or service. It will be the long-delayed regulation of Internet society and its new challenges. Chief among these challenges is the privacy problem. Stuart Brotman’s collection of essays is both an essential guide to understanding the digital privacy policy landscape and a persuasive argument that the way forward demands a flexible multi-stakeholder approach, rather than a 'silver bullet' law. A must-read for anyone who cares about how to solve the privacy puzzle—and who wants to be part of the solution." - Margery Kraus, Founder and Executive Chairman, APCO Worldwide
Stuart Brotman provides a futuristic road map to data/privacy solutions. A thought-provoking read." - Andrew Cohen, author, Challenge Your Assumptions, Change Your World
Brotman offers an incisive perspective on data privacy. He provides a consistently thoughtful approach to tech regulation, always considering what policies might best serve the public and our digital society. This is a timely and important book." - Professor Margaret Hu, Penn State Law and School of International Affairs
Privacy’s Perfect Storm: Digital Policy for Post-Pandemic Times is must reading for three important reasons: first, Stuart Brotman’s research and analysis keep us up-to-date on the complexities of the political and social privacy debate; second, his thoughtful recommendations are actionable and should move policy makers worldwide to move collaboratively, transparently, and urgently; and perhaps most importantly, Brotman poses the difficult questions we all should be asking to clarify who is in charge, who will enforce digital privacy policy, and how will we ever feel truly safe in our post-COVID-19 digital world." - Sandra Baer, President and CEO, Personal Cities
Stuart Brotman’s book is a must-read for all those of us seeking the next growth horizon in the digital economy—privacy-assured data services and markets—that lie just beyond what the author appropriately calls “privacy’s perfect storm.” To that end, policy-makers, executives in the for-profit and NGO worlds, and privacy activists should aggressively drive forward the multi-stakeholder approach Brotman recommends. Brotman is charting the right path into the data-driven future. If we want to thrive, we must heed the practical, specific, and undogmatic advice of this seasoned, internationally renowned scholar/professional who demonstrates once again his mastery of diagnosing digital issues in depth, reflecting thoughtful legal, policy, and commercial perspectives alike." - Olaf Groth PhD, Co-author, Solomon’s Code: Humanity in a World of Thinking Machines; CEO, Cambrian Futures, Inc.; Professor of Practice, Hult International Business School and UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
Stuart Brotman’s effort to provide a guide for navigating 'Privacy’s Perfect Storm' succeeds magnificently. He takes a necessary, but too rare, holistic approach to digital privacy policy, akin to the holistic approach we attempted with the 2010 National Broadband Plan. Rather than accept conventional wisdom at face value, the book instead maps the complexity and nuance that the intersection of technology, economics, and competing international policies naturally entails. The recommendations also wisely extend beyond today’s moment, with Brotman’s background in government service enabling him to illuminate for readers the importance of political and public consensus to achieve meaningful outcomes over time." - Blair Levin, Executive Director, 2010 United States National Broadband Plan
Stuart Brotman's latest work provides lively, topical, and well-informed case studies that will be illuminating for U.S. policy researchers and advocates. His focus on recent precedents and conditions for promoting privacy, security, and competition in markets for basic and advanced services should be welcomed by all those concerned with shaping our digital future." - Professor Patrick Burkart, Texas A&M University; Co-author, Why Hackers Win: Power and Disruption in the Network Society
Stuart Brotman thoroughly tackles a preeminent challenge of the 21st century—the explosion of data that promises more efficiency and personalized services while threatening our privacy. This book is a must-read not only for policymakers, but for all consumers concerned about their own privacy and what steps are needed to protect it. Communications networks have long posed privacy issues. Yet the laws were designed for an earlier era, and not for the information tsunami that has made user data the currency generating trillions in market value. This book prepares citizens and government alike to address our nation’s new reality." - Jonathan S. Adelstein, President and CEO, Wireless Infrastructure Association
