Prediction: Bias
Senators Demand Justice Department Halt Funding to Predictive Policing Programs
The Markup's investigations have shown how a predictive policing algorithm was both discriminatory and inaccurate
Gabriel Hongsdusit
Visual Designer
Gabriel Hongsdusit is the visual designer at The Markup. Previously, he was the design and visuals editor at Reveal, where he was responsible for the overall design and visual direction of the newsroom, which included illustrations, editorial design, product design, photo editing, and data graphics. Before that, he was the design apprentice for the Institute for Nonprofit News.
Gabe graduated from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in linguistics and Mandarin Chinese. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Gentle January
Lie About Your Birthday 🎂
It’s used to verify your identity in sensitive situations, and retailers don’t need to know
Hello World
How To Handle the Growing Flood of Leaked Data
An interview with Micah Lee, author of a new book on analyzing datasets that were leaked, hacked, or just accidentally left in the open
Impact
How Abortion Ruling Spurred Federal Action Against the Location Data Industry
Nearly a quarter of the 47 location data companies we identified in 2021 have faced Congressional scrutiny or regulatory enforcement actions
Gentle January
Unlock Your Phone Without Using Your Face or Fingerprint
Authenticating with a passcode or pattern protects your data legally as well as physically
Gentle January
Use Virtual Machines to Contain Dodgy Stuff
They’re like secure containers for dangerous files and software
LevelUp
How to Run a Public Records Audit with a Team of Students
Templates and tips from our FOI audit while investigating Amazon Ring’s social media platform, Neighbors
Gentle January
These Reader Tips Are Reminders of the Importance of Analog Privacy
Real-world tactics like shredding paper and using cash can protect you from unwanted attention
Gentle January
Get Your Personal Info Off the Internet
Services like DeleteMe can remove personal information held by data brokers
Gentle January
Keep Your Kid’s Personal Info Off the Internet
Children start making digital footprints long before they can walk—but parents can help slow the process down
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