Book | Containing Big Tech: How to Protect Our Civil Rights, Economy, and Democracy | A Conversation with Author Tom Kemp | Redefining Society Podcast with Marco Ciappelli

Guest: Tom Kemp, AuthorOn LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomkemp/On Twitter | https://twitter.com/TomKemp00_....____________________ Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli<br />_____________________________This Episode’s SponsorsBlackCloak 👉 https://itspm.ag/itspbcwebBugcrowd 👉 https://itspm.ag/itspbgcwebDevo 👉 https://itspm.ag/itspdvweb____....____________________ Introduction<br /><br />Welcome to another episode of the Redefining Society Podcast, where your host Marco Ciappelli plunges into the depths of the complex, dynamic relationship between technology, privacy, and cybersecurity. This episode takes you on a thrilling journey, narrating the story of Tom Kemp, an active participant in the tech industry, with investments across privacy, cybersecurity, and consumer and enterprise-oriented companies.Kemp's involvement isn't limited to just business; he's been heavily engaged in the realm of public policy, using his expertise to shape laws like California's Proposition 24, the California Privacy Rights Act, and the California Delete Act. He's even penned a book, Containing Big Tech, which examines the implications of the unchecked growth of tech giants on our privacy and security.This compelling conversation traverses through multiple layers of the privacy and cybersecurity sphere. Marco and Kemp address the game of "whack a mole" played by lawmakers trying to regulate a rapidly evolving industry. They discuss the path-breaking GDPR law in Europe and question if the United States is lagging or catching up with international norms.Kemp also delves into a sobering exploration of how our personal data is weaponized against us, leading to identity theft, cyber attacks, and even manipulation of our behaviors. And perhaps most disturbingly, how the accumulation of our data can potentially violate our Fourth Amendment rights and could be used to discriminate against us.Marco and Kemp challenge you, the listener, to think deeply about how data is collected and used. They reveal the intricate webs woven by data brokers and tech companies that use "dark patterns" to lure consumers into sharing their information. The conversation scrutinizes the deceptive nature of agreements and asks the daunting question: can we really take back our privacy?These thought-provoking insights are a wake-up call for consumers and businesses alike, inviting us to reflect on the inevitable risks that come alongside the undeniable benefits of technology in our society, our daily lives, and businesses. The Redefining Society Podcast dares to explore the boundaries of privacy and cybersecurity, challenging the status quo, and forging a path to a more secure future.So tune in, soak in the insights, and join the conversation. Share this episode with your network and don't forget to subscribe to the Redefining Society Podcast. Let's redefine society together, ensuring privacy and cybersecurity for all.<br /><br />About the BookTechnology is a gift and a curse. The five Big Tech companies―Meta, Apple, Amazon, M