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Activists Put a Check on Data Collection

Midday on WNYC | Aug 21, 2018

Nicholas Confessore discusses his New York Times Magazine cover story, “Under Their Thumb,” (online as "The Unlikely Activists Who Took On Silicon Valley — and Won"). He explores the battle between big tech companies and activists who are pushing legislation to stop personal data mining. 

This segment is guest hosted by Duarte Geraldino. 

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